Foden has had a difficult second half of the season after a promising period before Christmas.
Still only 25, the Academy graduate is already one of the most decorated players in English football history having helped us to 19 major honours.
Only two seasons ago, the attacking midfielder was voted the Premier League Player of the Season and PFA Player of the Year after a star turn in his sixth title success.
While Guardiola is well aware Foden hasnât been at his best recently, the boss believes a return to form is around the corner.
âI said many times, thereâs no doubts about Phil and his impact,â he said in Fridayâs press conference ahead of our Saturday clash with Brentford.
âHeâs a homegrown player from the Academy whoâs been massively important in our seasons together.
âI wish from the bottom of my heart he can come back and play his best years with us and help to continue the team to be what it deserves to be.â
The England international was a late substitute in Monday nightâs comeback draw at Everton, helping City recover from 3-1 down to score two late goal and earn a point.
Q&A
What did Guardiola say about Phil Foden's performance?
Guardiola stated he has full faith in Foden's ability to regain his best form.
How soon does Guardiola believe Foden will return to his best?
Guardiola believes Foden can get back to his best sooner rather than later.
What is Phil Foden's current status with Manchester City?
Phil Foden is currently a player for Manchester City, and Guardiola is optimistic about his performance.
Why is Guardiola confident in Foden's abilities?
Guardiola's confidence stems from his belief in Foden's talent and potential to improve.
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âHe is not a player to control the game. Your quality is being a machine to attack the ball with a sense of assist and goals.
âIt happened two or three times against Everton in a tough moment when we were one or two down, itâs not easy but he did really well.â
Having enjoyed a stellar career to date, Guardiola is also keen to remind the Stockport-born Foden that thereâs plenty of time to get back to the player heâs been throughout so many historic successes.
The boss used the example of our current club captain, who recovered from a tough 2019/20 season to become an even more crucial cog in Guardiolaâs successful teams.
He also called for Foden to rediscover the enjoyment that typified his free-flowing style.
âAlways I say to the players itâs a long career,â he began.
âI remember Bernardo first season he arrived, he didnât play much then second season he was the best, then season after he dipped.
âHe said, next season I will be back. Bernardo has incredible self-confidence but the third season wasnât good, but he came back.
âWith Phil sometimes you have these periods, I always say to him never forget who you are, your skills, your potential. Itâs not new.
âJust do the game, feel free, itâs not about him being lazy or not having a work ethic or he doesnât care, itâs completely the opposite.
âHe loves to go and recover and do it every three days, just back who you are. Heâs proven it.
âDonât pretend to be something different or special, and it will come. Visualise it, the smile on your face, many players go on the pitch and are like âPep another game or competitionâ because they love it and Phil is one of them.
âHe wants to recover the pleasure to be a player, not because of the duties, or contract, just enjoy it like you are a little boy on the streets, in your school or in the academy.
âWhen that happens heâll explode again. Heâs not 35, and the legs donât run, heâs still young and has energy, passion and love for that.
âThe moment he does that he will be back, Iâm pretty sure.â