Injury Jitters for City Ahead of Community Shield Clash
Manchester City’s pre-season finale in Ohio ended on a sour note as injury concerns clouded their otherwise triumphant victory over Chelsea.
While Erling Haaland’s hat-trick and Oscar Bobb’s strike secured a much-needed win, the health of key players took center stage. Rising star Rico Lewis was forced to limp off after appearing to jar his knee, sparking immediate worries.
Even more concerning is the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Ederson. The Brazilian shot-stopper was conspicuously absent from the matchday squad and didn’t even warm up, fueling speculation about a potential injury.
Manager Pep Guardiola, who has repeatedly emphasized the importance of injury-free pre-seasons, expressed cautious optimism about Ederson’s condition. “Ederson had some niggles, so we opted to rest him,” Guardiola stated. “He missed training yesterday but is improving. We hope he’ll be fit for the Community Shield.”
However, the Spaniard’s insistence on a clean bill of health for his squad raises questions about the severity of Ederson’s issue. With the Community Shield showdown against Manchester United looming, City fans will be anxiously awaiting updates on the goalkeeper’s fitness.
As the majority of City’s international players prepare to return to training on Monday, the club will be closely monitoring the recovery of both Ederson and Lewis.
