"This season he is back," said Guardiola. "Not just Phil, all of us struggled last season."

Guardiola praised Foden's ability to play between the lines, make smart decisions, and provide assists for his teammates.

"When Phil is happy and playing with love and joy, you don't have to say much," said Guardiola. "He's a special player, and we need his goals and contributions."

Guardiola emphasized the importance of Foden's performance in the upcoming match against Liverpool and expressed his confidence in the player's ability to make a difference.

"It's not just about scoring two goals, it's about being a top-class player who can make an impact in big matches," said Guardiola.

Guardiola also reflected on Foden's development as a player, noting that he was the best player in the Premier League two seasons ago.

"We missed him a lot, especially his happiness," said Guardiola. "We feel he is back, and he can do whatever he wants."

Guardiola also discussed the team's overall performance in the Champions League, stating that they are in a good position at the halfway stage and are better than last season.

"We are fourth, and we are better than we were last season by far," said Guardiola. "We have to try to close it, but we have many days until Bayer Leverkusen."