Pep Guardiola has dropped a major hint that both Omar Marmoush and Phil Foden will see increased minutes as Manchester City push for a domestic treble in the final weeks of the season.
With just four games remaining—including an FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley—the City boss is facing a welcome selection headache. Both Marmoush and Foden have impressed off the bench recently, and Guardiola knows he'll need to rotate his squad to keep intensity high through the run-in.
"Yeah, especially Omar—it's not easy because normally we play with just one striker, a proper striker—and Erling is there," Guardiola admitted after Saturday's 3-0 win over Brentford. "Erling is so important for us, but the contribution of Omar always when he plays, the amount of goals, and the rate for minutes played is really good."
That praise for Marmoush's goal contribution rate is telling. The Egyptian international has consistently delivered when called upon, and with City facing Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa in the league alongside the FA Cup final, squad rotation isn't just desirable—it's essential.
Guardiola has relied heavily on his core group since February, with little rotation beyond injuries and managing fatigue. But with a packed schedule and silverware on the line, the City boss hinted both players will feature heavily in the next 15 days.
For fans watching the run-in, expect to see more of Marmoush and Foden as Guardiola looks to keep his squad fresh and firing on all fronts.
