Manchester City Injury Update: De Bruyne, Walker, Grealish, and More
Young forward Oscar Bobb has yet to make his season debut due to a leg injury. He is expected to return sometime in the New Year.
As Manchester City continues their pursuit of titles across multiple competitions this season, they face significant challenges due to injuries to key players. After a narrow 1-0 victory over Southampton, Pep Guardiola's side is preparing for a demanding schedule, which includes upcoming matches against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League. Following that, they will travel to Lisbon to face Sporting in the Champions League before heading to Brighton. Here’s the latest on the injury status of some of their top players:
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne has been sidelined since the draw against Inter Milan in September. Guardiola has been vague about a potential return date, expressing uncertainty about when the Belgian will be available again. “I don’t know. Of course, I prefer to have all the squad with this amount of games. But it is what it is. Hopefully, he comes back soon,” he stated before the Southampton match.
Potential Return Date: Unknown
Kyle Walker
Kyle Walker has missed the last two Premier League games due to a knee injury. The England international has had a stop-start season, having started only three league matches so far. Guardiola noted that Walker is still dealing with issues stemming from his time with the national team. “I think he is not ready,” said Guardiola.
Potential Return Date: Unknown
Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish was absent from the 5-0 win over Sparta Prague and Saturday's victory against Southampton. Guardiola indicated that Grealish could be sidelined for approximately ten days, which would likely exclude him from the match against Tottenham.
Potential Return Date: Early November 2024
Jeremy Doku
Winger Jeremy Doku is also expected to be out for “a little longer” than Grealish due to an unspecified injury.
Potential Return Date: Early November 2024
Oscar Bobb
Young forward Oscar Bobb has yet to make his season debut due to a leg injury. He is expected to return sometime in the New Year.
Potential Return Date: January/February 2025
Rodri
Rodri, one of City's most crucial players, underwent surgery for a serious knee injury and will not play again this season. His absence will be keenly felt as the team looks to maintain its competitive edge.
Potential Return Date: Summer 2025
Summary
With a busy schedule ahead, Manchester City will have to navigate their upcoming matches without several key players. Guardiola’s team is hoping for swift recoveries, especially for De Bruyne and Walker, to maintain their momentum in the title race.
