Manchester City faces several injury concerns ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Southampton. Key players like Rodri, Jack Grealish, and Jeremy Doku are set to miss the match, leaving Pep Guardiola with some difficult decisions.
These injuries could have a significant impact on Man City vs Southampton as Guardiola's squad faces a mounting injury crisis, making the next Premier League match a tougher challenge for the reigning champions. So, here is the Man City injury news ahead of clash against Southampton in Premier League.
Man City injury news ahead of clash against Southampton
Rodri (Knee Injury)
Rodrigo underwent surgery on his ACL on September 27 and is ruled out for the rest of the season. Guardiola confirmed, "Surgery this morning, ACL, and next season, he will be here." Unfortunately, Rodrigo won't be available until June 2025.
Oscar Bobb (Calf/Shin/Heel Injury)
Bobb sustained an injury and is expected to return by January or February 2025. Guardiola commented on October 22 that his recovery is progressing, but he will not be fit for the Southampton game.
Jeremy Doku (Other)
Doku, who has been a vital player in recent games, is sidelined due to an unspecified injury sustained. Guardiola mentioned, "Jeremy a little longer than Jack," meaning Doku could be out for an extended period, with no clear return date.
Jack Grealish (Other)
Grealish is expected to recover sooner, with Guardiola estimating a possible return in about a week to 10 days. However, he will miss the upcoming Man City vs Southampton match.
Kyle Walker (Knee Injury)
Walker has been out since the international break due to a knee issue. Guardiola stated on October 22 that Walker is "not ready" for the Man City vs Southampton match, and no specific return date has been given.
Kevin De Bruyne (Groin/Hip/Pelvic Injury)
De Bruyne is dealing with a long-standing groin issue. Though he has been training, Guardiola mentioned that the midfielder still doesn’t feel fully fit. As a result, he has been ruled out for the foreseeable future.
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