Manchester City are getting ready to face Juventus in the Champions League. The match will take place on Wednesday in Turin. Pep Guardiola’s team are under pressure after recent disappointing results.
City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in their last Premier League match. They also ended that game with only ten players. In the Champions League, City threw away a three-goal lead against Feyenoord. That result has left them in 17th place in the 36-team standings.
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Juventus are also struggling in the Champions League. They are 19th in the table with the same number of points as City. Both teams need a win in this Juventus vs Man City Champions League game to improve their position.
However, Manchester City are dealing with a long list of injuries. Here is the latest Man City injury news ahead of clash against Juventus.
Man City injury news ahead of clash against Juventus
Rodri
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Knee
- Possible return date: Unknown
Rodri is recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in September. He has been out for a long time. The Spanish midfielder is not expected to play again this season. City will miss his defensive skills in midfield.
Oscar Bobb
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Leg fracture
- Possible return date: January 4 (vs. West Ham United)
Oscar Bobb has not played at all this season due to a fractured leg. Guardiola hopes he will return in January or February. His absence has limited City’s attacking options on the wings.
Mateo Kovacic
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Unspecified
- Possible return date: December 21 (vs. Aston Villa)
Mateo Kovacic has been out with an unspecified injury. He is making progress but will not play against Juventus. The Croatian midfielder could return later this month.
John Stones
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Foot
- Possible return date: Unknown
John Stones is nursing a foot injury and remains unavailable. There are no updates on when he will return. The defender’s absence weakens City’s backline.
Nathan Ake
- Status: Out
- Type of injury: Hamstring
- Possible return date: Unknown
Nathan Ake missed the match against Crystal Palace due to a hamstring injury. Guardiola has said the injury "did not look good." Ake is unlikely to play against Juventus.
Manuel Akanji
- Status: Major doubt
- Type of injury: Unspecified
- Possible return date: December 11 (vs. Juventus)
Manuel Akanji picked up an injury during the win over Nottingham Forest. He did not travel with the team to Crystal Palace. Akanji is a big doubt for the match against Juventus.
Phil Foden
- Status: Major doubt
- Type of issue: Bronchitis
- Possible return date: December 11 (vs. Juventus)
Phil Foden is recovering from bronchitis. He missed the draw against Crystal Palace. Guardiola will assess his condition before deciding if he can play.