Savinho’s Injury “Just a Scare” as Manchester City Grapples with Unyielding Fixture List
Good news has surfaced for Manchester City fans, as sources close to Savinho confirm that the young Brazilian’s injury is “just a scare” and not as severe as initially feared. The 20-year-old became City’s latest injury concern after he took a hard knock to the ankle during Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup defeat against Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham.
Savinho’s second-half exit had fans on edge, especially after an already challenging night that saw Manuel Akanji sidelined pre-match due to a muscular strain and Josko Gvardiol requiring medical attention post-game. Addressing Savinho’s injury in his post-match press conference, Pep Guardiola said, “He had a knock in the 18-yard box, potential penalty, and we’ll see tomorrow what happened… Hopefully it’s nothing dangerous, but we’ll see tomorrow.”
City Xtra reported on Thursday morning that sources close to Savinho have assured fans that it’s “nothing serious.” Initial scans are expected to confirm that his injury isn’t cause for significant concern, calming the worries sparked when Savinho was stretchered off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Meanwhile, City’s fixture list remains unrelenting, and Guardiola will be hoping his squad can hold steady through three tough away matches before the international break. Up next, City face Bournemouth and Brighton in the Premier League, bookending a Champions League showdown and a trip to Sporting CP in Lisbon.
Guardiola has already confirmed several key absences for the upcoming match against Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth. Kyle Walker, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Oscar Bobb, Jeremy Doku, and Jack Grealish are all set to miss out due to ongoing injuries, leaving Guardiola to rely heavily on his remaining fit players as City battles on multiple fronts.
