Manchester City’s quest for their 115-charges quadruple faces a hurdle as Pep Guardiola grapples with a growing injury list.
Key defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones are confirmed out for Sunday’s crucial Premier League showdown against Arsenal.
Manchester City face a crucial Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday, but their hopes are hampered by a significant injury crisis.
Here’s a breakdown of the latest updates on Pep Guardiola‘s injury concerns:
Confirmed out:
- Kyle Walker (RB): Hamstring injury sustained during England’s match against Brazil. No return date set.
- John Stones (CB): Injury picked up while playing for England against Belgium. No return date confirmed. Questionable for Arsenal match.
Likely to return:
- Kevin De Bruyne (MID): Groin injury kept him out of City’s previous game and Belgium’s international fixtures. Potential return date: March 31st (vs. Arsenal).
- Ederson (GK): Leg injury sustained against Liverpool on March 10th. Guardiola hopeful for his return against Arsenal (March 31st).
- Manuel Akanji (CB): Slight knock during Switzerland’s match against Belgium. Back in training, likely to face Arsenal.
- Matheus Nunes (MID): Foot injury forced him to withdraw from Portugal duty. Back in training, likely to face Arsenal.
- Jack Grealish (Winger): Recovering from groin injury. Back in training, likely to face Arsenal.
Impact on the Arsenal match
These absences, particularly in defence, could be a major setback for City against a strong Arsenal team. Guardiola will need to find solutions to navigate this crucial fixture but hopefully he will be unsuccessful.
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