Foden, who scored 19 goals and was voted the Premier League’s player of the season last year, has scored only seven this season as he struggled with a succession of knocks.

“I just need a few weeks off without playing football and I can’t get it at the moment. It’s a bit frustrating to play with niggles like this,” Foden told British media yesterday.

“It’s obviously difficult because the lads are mentally drained from this season. I believe everyone needs the right time to recover,” he added.

“It’s something we have to speak about with the club and national team to see if it’s maybe better to rest and get my ankle fully 100% back.”

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