2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Alex James)
Manchester City suffered a dismal 4-0 home defeat to Tottenham on Saturday as their woeful form continued. City have now lost five matches in a row in all competitions and three on the bounce in the Premier League . The return of several players from injury, a new deal for boss Pep Guardiola and the international break all failed to turn the tide as City collapsed in front of their own supporters.
The Blues do still have key players out, with midfield a particular concern. But they must find a solution in time for Tuesday's Champions League tie against Feyenoord and the blockbuster fixture at Anfield next weekend. Here's the latest injury news from the Etihad.
ALSO READ: City vs Spurs highlights and reaction ALSO READ: Dismal City handed brutal reality Mateo Kovacic Injury: Unknown What we know: Guardiola said Kovacic returned from Nations League duty with Croatia carrying an injury that will keep him out for 'maybe a month'. It is a sizeable blow for City given the continued enforced absence of Rodri Potential return date: Aston Villa (A) December 21 Jeremy Doku Injury: Unknown What we know: Doku missed the defeat at Brighton with what is understood to be a fresh injury. City will hope it is not a serious problem and that he can recover sooner rather than later.
Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23 Ruben Dias Injury: Muscular What we know: Dias was replaced at half time in the cup tie at Spurs and it's hopeful he will return after the international break. However, he was not among those pictured in training this week and the weekend could come too soon. Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23 Rodri Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) What we know: Rodri has sustained a serious knee injury and will be out until the middle of next year.
He has spoken of his desire to play again this season, possibly in the Club World Cup. Potential return date: June 2025 Oscar Bobb Injury: Fractured Leg What we know: The Norwegian suffered his leg break in August and he is now in a race against the clock to come back before the end of the year. The hope is that Bobb will play some part over the festive period.
Potential return date: December.
