Man City injury, suspension news vs. Salford: Will Ruben Dias, John Stones, Ederson return?
Manchester City will face Salford City at the Etihad Stadium in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. With Pep Guardiola’s squad aiming to maintain momentum after back-to-back Premier League wins, here’s the latest injury and suspension news for the Citizens:
INJURY NEWS:
RODRI
Status: Out
Injury: ACL
Return Date: Unknown
Rodri remains sidelined with a long-term ACL injury sustained in September. While his recovery is progressing, a return before the season’s end remains uncertain.
OSCAR BOBB
Status: Out
Injury: Leg fracture
Return Date: February 2 (vs. Arsenal)
The 21-year-old attacker is still recovering from a leg fracture suffered in August. Bobb is expected to rejoin the squad in early February.
RUBEN DIAS
Status: Minor doubt
Injury: Muscle
Return Date: January 11 (vs. Salford City)
Dias picked up a muscular injury in the recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester United but could return in time for this FA Cup fixture.
JOHN STONES
Status: Minor doubt
Injury: Ankle
Return Date: January 11 (vs. Salford City)
Stones has been unavailable due to an ankle issue. However, he’s likely to make his comeback against Salford, barring any setbacks.
EDERSON
Status: Minor doubt
Injury: Knock
Return Date: January 11 (vs. Salford City)
The goalkeeper has missed City’s last four Premier League games due to a knock. His availability will depend on final assessments before the match.
SUSPENSION NEWS
No suspensions for Manchester City.
QUOTES:
Pep Guardiola on the fixture:
“We respect Salford’s form and their journey to this stage. However, this is a competition we value greatly, and the focus is on ensuring our players are ready to perform.”
On injuries:
“Some players are close to returning, but we will assess them closer to the match. We want to avoid unnecessary risks.”
THE OPPONENT: SALFORD CITY
Salford City, currently third in League Two, heads into this FA Cup clash with six straight wins under their belt. Karl Robinson’s side will aim to continue their hot streak, but they face a daunting task against the reigning English champions.
It remains to be seen whether Guardiola will risk key players like Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Ederson or opt for squad rotation to navigate this FA Cup tie.
