Manchester City’s Injury-Hit Squad Faces Crucial International Break
Manchester City head into the final international break of the year with a pressing challenge: getting players fit and healthy after an unprecedented four-game losing streak. This is the first time since 2006 that Pep Guardiola’s side has endured such a run, highlighting the impact of injuries and fitness issues within the squad.
The growing list of injuries includes Oscar Bobb and Rodri, both dealing with long-term issues, while Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Jeremy Doku are also struggling. Additionally, players like Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, and Kyle Walker remain part of the squad despite concerns about their fitness. Guardiola has addressed these concerns in recent press conferences, emphasizing the importance of these players’ recovery.
For Guardiola and City, it’s essential that no further injuries occur during this break and that those already struggling make significant strides toward full recovery. With a packed schedule awaiting them, City will need their players in top form when they return to action against Tottenham at the Etihad on Saturday, November 23.
Manchester City Players on International Duty:
England
- Rico Lewis, Kyle Walker, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish
- Greece vs England, 14/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League B, Group 2
- England vs Ireland, 17/11 @ 17:00 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League B, Group 2
England Under-21
- James McAtee
- Spain U21 vs England U21, 15/11 @ 17:30 (UK) – U21 Friendly
- Netherlands U21 vs England U21, 18/11 @ 17:45 (UK) – U21 Friendly
England Under-20
- Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Jacob Wright, and Nico O’Reilly
- England U20 vs Germany U20, 15/11 @ 13:00 (UK) – U20 Elite League
- Poland U20 vs England U20, 19/11 @ 16:00 (UK) – U20 Elite League
Portugal
- Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes
- Portugal vs Poland, 15/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 1
- Croatia vs Portugal, 18/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 1
Croatia
- Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic
- Scotland vs Croatia, 15/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 1
- Croatia vs Portugal, 18/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 1
Brazil
- Ederson, Savinho
- Venezuela vs Brazil, 14/11 @ 21:00 (UK) – FIFA World Cup Qualification, CONMEBOL
- Brazil vs Uruguay, 19/11 @ 00:45 (UK) – FIFA World Cup Qualification, CONMEBOL
Belgium
- Jeremy Doku
- Belgium vs Italy, 14/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 2
- Israel vs Belgium, 17/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 2
Germany
- Stefan Ortega
- Germany vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, 16/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3
- Hungary vs Germany, 19/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3
Switzerland
- Manuel Akanji
- Switzerland vs Serbia, 15/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 4
- Spain vs Switzerland, 18/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 4
Norway
- Erling Haaland
- Slovenia vs Norway, 14/11 @ 19:45 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League B, Group 3
- Norway vs Kazakhstan, 17/11 @ 17:00 (UK) – UEFA Nations League, League B, Group 3
Not Selected
Injuries have sidelined John Stones from England duty and kept Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias from representing the Netherlands and Portugal, respectively. Long-term injuries continue to rule out Rodri and Oscar Bobb for Spain and Norway.
Meanwhile, Scott Carson and Ilkay Gundogan have both retired from international football, giving them a break before the club’s next fixtures.
