Man City injury update, suspension news & return dates for Ipswich clash: Dias, Stones, Bobb, Rodri latest
Manchester City will aim to get back on track in the Premier League when they take on Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Sunday. Following a frustrating 2-2 draw with Brentford earlier in the week, where they squandered a two-goal lead in the closing stages, Pep Guardiola’s side now sits sixth in the league table, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool and three points shy of the Champions League places.
The Citizens are navigating a challenging period, compounded by injuries to key players. Rodri remains sidelined with knee ligament damage sustained in September. The Spanish midfielder is expected to miss the remainder of the season, though he had previously shared a positive recovery update, hinting at a long-term goal to return.
Defensively, John Stones is nearing a return but will not feature against Ipswich. The England international has been out for five games with a foot injury, though Guardiola recently confirmed he is improving and on track for a potential comeback in next week’s clash with Chelsea.
Oscar Bobb, sidelined for five months due to a leg fracture, has been gradually building his fitness. The young attacker could make his return to the matchday squad on Sunday after rejoining partial training before the FA Cup victory over Salford.
Ruben Dias, who has missed six games with a muscle issue, has also rejoined first-team training and is in contention to feature against Ipswich. His return would be a significant boost to Guardiola’s backline as the team fights to regain momentum.
Fortunately for City, no players are suspended for this weekend’s encounter. With key players potentially returning and the stakes high, Guardiola will be keen to reignite his team’s push for a top-four finish and ensure no further slip-ups in the league.
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