Manchester City Injury Update After Tottenham Setback
Manchester City’s struggles deepened with a crushing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday, marking their fifth consecutive loss across all competitions and a third straight Premier League setback.
Despite the return of some players, Pep Guardiola’s contract extension, and a brief international break, the reigning champions failed to reverse their poor form in front of their home fans. Midfield injuries remain a significant issue for City, who face crucial fixtures against Feyenoord in the Champions League and Liverpool at Anfield.
Here’s the latest on Manchester City’s injury concerns:
Mateo Kovacic
- Injury: Undisclosed
- Details: Guardiola revealed Kovacic returned from international duty with Croatia carrying an injury that is expected to sideline him for around a month. His absence compounds City’s midfield woes, given Rodri’s long-term injury.
- Potential Return Date: Aston Villa (A), December 21
Jeremy Doku
- Injury: Undisclosed
- Details: Doku missed the defeat to Brighton due to a fresh injury. While City hope it is not serious, the timeline for his recovery remains unclear.
- Potential Return Date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Ruben Dias
- Injury: Muscular
- Details: Dias was substituted at halftime during the cup match against Spurs. Although there was optimism for his return post-international break, he has not been seen in recent training sessions, suggesting a delayed comeback.
- Potential Return Date: Tottenham (H), November 23
Rodri
- Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- Details: Rodri’s season took a significant hit with a severe knee injury. Despite the lengthy recovery timeline, the Ballon d’Or winner remains hopeful of featuring in the Club World Cup next year.
- Potential Return Date: June 2025
Oscar Bobb
- Injury: Fractured Leg
- Details: The Norwegian youngster suffered a leg fracture in August. While he faces a race against time, there’s optimism he could return during the festive period.
- Potential Return Date: December
Next Steps
With these injuries, Manchester City must quickly adapt and find solutions as they prepare for a critical Champions League clash and their trip to Anfield. Guardiola’s squad depth will be tested as they navigate this challenging period.
