Man City Injury Update Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash
Manchester City face a crucial Premier League match tonight as they host Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium (kick-off 7:30 PM). Pep Guardiola’s side aims to end a disappointing streak of four consecutive league defeats, the latest being a 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield.
Currently sitting fifth in the league table and 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, City will look to regain form, but injuries continue to plague the squad. Here’s the latest on the key players sidelined and their potential return dates.
Mateo Kovacic
Injury: Unknown
Guardiola’s Update: “Kovacic is injured. It will be a while, a few weeks or one month.” (Nov 22)
Potential Return: December 21 (vs Aston Villa, A)
John Stones
Injury: Foot
Current Status: Played 45 minutes against Tottenham before being subbed off at halftime. Has since missed matches against Feyenoord and Liverpool, and remains unavailable for tonight’s game.
Potential Return: Not confirmed
Rodri
Injury: ACL (Knee)
Guardiola’s Update: “Surgery this morning, ACL, and next season, he will be here. This season is over. Unfortunately, we got the worst [news possible], but these things happen. We will be there to support him in his recovery step-by-step.” (Sept 27)
Potential Return: June 2025
Oscar Bobb
Injury: Fractured Leg
Guardiola’s Update: “Oscar, I think, January or February, he will be ready.” (Oct 22)
Potential Return: January 14 (vs Brentford, A)
Kevin De Bruyne
Injury: Hamstring (lingering issues)
Current Status: After recovering from a hamstring injury, De Bruyne has been used as a substitute in City’s last five games. Guardiola has hinted at progress: “He’s closer and better, the last few days.”
Potential Return: Could feature in the starting lineup soon
Summary
Manchester City continue to grapple with an injury crisis as they face Forest, who sit just one point behind them in the standings. While De Bruyne edges closer to full fitness, Rodri’s season-ending injury and the absence of Stones, Kovacic, and Bobb present significant challenges for Guardiola. The manager will rely on his squad depth to turn City’s season around.
