Man City injury latest, suspension news and return dates for Brentford: Dias, Stones, Bobb, Rodri
Manchester City are gearing up for their Premier League clash with Brentford, aiming for a fourth consecutive win across all competitions.
Pep Guardiola’s side arrives in fine form after a dominant 8-0 victory over Salford City in the FA Cup, which followed back-to-back league wins against West Ham and Leicester City. However, their pursuit of further success will require navigating a growing injury list.
According to reports, midfielder Rodri remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury. The Ballon d’Or winner has been out since suffering an ACL injury against Arsenal nearly four months ago. While Guardiola remains hopeful of Rodri’s return before the season’s end, no specific timeline has been provided.
Meanwhile, Oscar Bobb is also unavailable due to a leg fracture. Guardiola confirmed that the youngster has resumed partial training, but he will not feature against Brentford. His potential comeback is penciled in for February 2, when City take on Arsenal.
Ruben Dias is a minor doubt for Tuesday’s game. The centre-back sustained a calf injury during December’s Manchester derby and has yet to fully recover.
Guardiola recently indicated that Dias’s return is expected before the end of January, possibly in time for the Chelsea fixture on January 25.
John Stones remains another notable absentee. The England international has been dealing with a foot issue that kept him out of the squad against Salford. Stones is not expected to make the trip to Brentford as his recovery continues.
On a brighter note for City, no players are suspended for the match, giving Guardiola some tactical flexibility despite the injury setbacks. All eyes will now turn to how the reigning champions navigate these challenges as they push to climb further up the Premier League table.
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