Manchester City Injury Update Ahead of Tottenham Clash
Manchester City will look to bounce back from a four-game losing streak when they host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday. Amid an ongoing injury crisis, Pep Guardiola has received a boost with several key players returning to training, though some remain sidelined or doubtful. Here’s the latest on City’s injury situation:
Phil Foden
Injury: Fitness issues
- What we know: Foden withdrew from the England squad due to fitness concerns. However, MEN Sport reports it was not a serious issue, and Foden has resumed training this week.
- Potential return date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Matheus Nunes
Injury: Fitness issues
- What we know: Nunes pulled out of Portugal’s squad for similar reasons, having been a regular starter on the left for City. He is also back in training this week.
- Potential return date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Jeremy Doku
Injury: Unknown
- What we know: Doku missed the Brighton defeat due to a new injury. The club remains hopeful it is not a long-term issue, but his status is still uncertain.
- Potential return date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Nathan Ake
Injury: Fitness issues
- What we know: Ake was an unused substitute against Brighton after reporting fitness concerns. He skipped the Netherlands’ fixtures but is expected to return this weekend.
- Potential return date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Manuel Akanji
Injury: Abductor
- What we know: Akanji stayed on the bench against Brighton and withdrew from Switzerland’s squad due to an abductor issue. He has returned to training this week.
- Potential return date: Tottenham (H), November 23
John Stones
Injury: Plantar fasciitis (foot)
- What we know: Stones has been out with a foot issue but was left out of the England squad to focus on recovery. He is expected to be available this weekend.
- Potential return date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Ruben Dias
Injury: Muscular
- What we know: Dias was substituted at halftime during the Spurs cup tie due to a muscle issue. Although recovery is progressing, he has not been seen in training, making his return this weekend doubtful.
- Potential return date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Jack Grealish
Injury: Unknown
- What we know: Grealish sustained an injury in training ahead of the Champions League match against Sparta Prague and later withdrew from the England squad. He has returned to training and could feature for the first time in six matches.
- Potential return date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Rodri
Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- What we know: Rodri is recovering from a serious knee injury and is targeting a return for the Club World Cup next year.
- Potential return date: June 2025
Oscar Bobb
Injury: Fractured leg
- What we know: Bobb has been sidelined since August but is aiming to return during the festive period.
- Potential return date: December
Key Takeaway
With the return of several senior players, Manchester City will hope to turn their form around as they prepare for a crucial match against Spurs. The return of Phil Foden, Matheus Nunes, Nathan Ake, and John Stones could provide the spark needed to end the team’s recent struggles.
