Man City Injury News And Expected Return Dates: Updates On Mateo Kovacic, Phil Foden And 5 Other Key Players
Manchester City are battling a series of injury issues ahead of their upcoming matches, including against Juventus. However, Pep Guardiola welcomes back some key figures soon, but others remain sidelined for longer stretches. Here’s the inquiry line-up and return dates.
DETAILS:
Here’s the latest injury update for Manchester City and the expected return dates for seven key players:
1. Mateo Kovacic
Status: Back in training after missing games due to an unspecified injury.
Expected Return Date: Wednesday 11th December (against Juventus).
2. Phil Foden
Status: Recovered from bronchitis that caused him to miss matches against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace.
Expected Return Date: Wednesday 11th December (against Juventus).
3. Manuel Akanji
Status: Substituted at half-time against Nottingham Forest after a knock but not believed to have a serious injury.
Expected Return Date: Sunday 15th December (against Manchester United).
4. Nathan Ake
Status: Suffered another hamstring issue during the game against Nottingham Forest.
Expected Return Date: January.
5. John Stones
Status: Struggling with Plantar Fasciitis, a condition that has caused him to miss nine matches this season. His last appearance came against Tottenham last month but lasted only 45 minutes.
Expected Return Date: Unknown.
6. Oscar Bobb
Status: Still recovering from a leg fracture suffered during the build-up to the season opener against Chelsea in August. Initially set to return this month but is now likely to return in January or February.
Expected Return Date: January/February.
7. Rodri
Status: Underwent ACL surgery in September after suffering an injury during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Although his initial recovery timeline targeted the FIFA Club World Cup in June, Rodri is hopeful of returning earlier than expected.
Expected Return Date: June (with possibilities of earlier recovery).
QUOTES:
“Rodri is optimistic about an earlier return, targeting the FIFA Club World Cup next June,” stated a source close to the midfielder.
“Akanji’s injury isn’t serious, and he should be back in action against Manchester United,” said Pep Guardiola.
CITATIONS:
This report is based on injury reports sourced from Manchester City’s official statements and media coverage.
KEEP IN MIND:
Midfield Concerns: With injuries affecting key players like Rodri, Stones, and Ake, City’s midfield remains under pressure.
Return Timelines: The return of Kovacic and Foden offers Pep Guardiola much-needed options, especially for the upcoming match against Juventus.
Long-term absence: Rodri’s ACL recovery highlights a longer timeline, potentially impacting the club’s January plans.
Manchester City will look to manage these absences while ensuring players like Kovacic and Foden return to bolster their Champions League and Premier League campaigns.
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