Latest Injury Updates for Manchester City Ahead of Brighton Clash
Manchester City face a crucial match against Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend, as they look to break a rough patch of form amid an ongoing injury crisis.
After a punishing 4-1 loss to Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday—where Phil Foden’s early goal was overshadowed by a Viktor Gyokeres hat-trick and a strike from Maximiliano Araujo—City is now also recovering from recent 2-1 defeats to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League. These losses have left Pep Guardiola scrambling to manage his lineup amid a busy schedule and player injuries.
With City needing a win to keep pace with league leaders Liverpool, here’s a roundup of the latest injury news.
Ruben Dias
- Injury: Muscular
- Details: Ruben Dias was substituted at halftime during the cup match against Tottenham and has since missed games against Bournemouth and Sporting. Guardiola recently confirmed Dias will remain sidelined until after the international break. “Ruben’s injury is muscular, and he’ll be out until the international break,” he explained.
- Potential Return Date: Tottenham (A), November 23
John Stones
- Injury: Plantar Fasciitis
- Details: John Stones is dealing with plantar fasciitis, which kept him out against Sporting. His return for the Brighton game is uncertain. Guardiola remarked, “John has a fasciitis splinter in the feet, and today he was not ready. I don’t know if he’ll be back for the next two games.”
- Potential Return Date: Brighton (A), November 9
Jack Grealish
- Injury: Undisclosed
- Details: Jack Grealish sustained an injury in training ahead of the Champions League clash with Sparta Prague. He is unlikely to return until after the international break.
- Potential Return Date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Rodri
- Injury: ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)
- Details: Rodri has suffered a severe knee injury that will keep him out for the remainder of the season. City hopes he will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
- Potential Return Date: August 2025
Oscar Bobb
- Injury: Fractured Leg
- Details: Young winger Oscar Bobb has been out since breaking his leg in August. The club aims to have him back in time for the festive fixtures.
- Potential Return Date: December
