Get up to speed with everything related to Premier League club Manchester City as their injury list keeps on growing and all the news, report and update of the players
Manchester City have a very busy schedule ahead of them where they will travel to Chelsea, PSG, and Liverpool in the coming weeks. However, City are short on crucial first-team players who are out owing to injuries or suspension.
Guardiola has difficult two weeks ahead of him which could play a vital role in their Premier League title defense. Meanwhile, City will travel to Paris next week for their Champions League clash against Paris-Saint Germain.
Pep Guardiola’s side struggled against Southampton at home and played a frustrating goalless draw at the Etihad. On the other hand, Chelsea is on a run of good form and are unbeaten in the opening 5 games.
Manchester City Injury List, Report And Update: Know about the injured players and their return date
1. John Stones
English defender John Stones returned from International duty with a muscle problem that got even worse in training. The expected return of the Englishman is uncertain and it can take as long as two weeks for him to recover.
Meanwhile, the medical staff is working tirelessly to determine the seriousness of the injury. However, some reports also suggest that Stones could make an early return on the bench against Chelsea this week.
2. Aymeric Laporte
Spanish International Aymeric Laporte started the campaign brilliantly and was in top form until he sustained a groin injury. Laporte felt the knock when he was on International duty for Spain and returned to Manchester with slight discomfort. Meanwhile, there is no suggested timeline for his return but he could be on the bench for the clash against Liverpool.
3. Rodrigo Hernandez
25-years-old holding midfielder Rodri picked up a muscular problem and will not be available for the clash against Chelsea. Rodri has been a solid rock in the midfield for Guardiola since joining from Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Fernandinho will take his place in the heart of the City midfield after a disappointing display against Southampton.
4. Ilkay Gundogan
Veteran German midfielder Ikay Gundogan sustained a knock on the hamstring against Southampton on Saturday. Reports surrounding Manchester City suggest that the German midfielder will most likely be out for 2 weeks. Meanwhile, City’s medical staff is ensuring that the German midfielder does not aggravate the injury even further.
5. Oleksandr Zinchenko
Ukraine International Oleksandr Zinchenko has a muscle problem after playing the full 90 minutes against RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, the City camp is unsure about the recovery of the left-back who looked tired on the pitch.
6. Benjamin Mendy
French left-back Benjamin Mendy has been suspended from the Manchester City squad owing to the pending investigation. Subsequently, he will not be available for team selection until his current situation is resolved.
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