Foden's eagerness to play even when exhausted is a sign that he has regained his confidence, according to Guardiola. The manager cited an example from a game against Arsenal last season, where Foden showed his desire to continue playing despite the team being tired.

"Phil had a strong work ethic even at a young age," Guardiola said. "When he was 17, he would ask to train with us and play every day because he was happy to be there. That's the kind of attitude we want to see from our players."

Guardiola believes Foden's physical condition is excellent, and he is mentally prepared to play every three days with high intensity. The midfielder's performance against Huddersfield Town in the League Cup was impressive, and Guardiola is confident in his abilities.

Manchester City will face Burnley on Saturday, and Guardiola has confirmed that striker Erling Haaland is ready to return after missing the previous game due to a back injury. However, several players, including Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, Omar Marmoush, and Abdukodir Khusanov, are sidelined. Mateo Kovacic may be available after recovering from surgery on an Achilles tendon injury.

The match against Burnley also marks a special occasion for City, as it will be Kyle Walker's first return to the Etihad Stadium since leaving the club. Guardiola has praised Walker's consistency and dedication during his time at City, describing him as one of the greatest right-backs in the team's history.

The match against Burnley will be an exciting one, and fans are likely to show their appreciation for Walker's contributions to the team.