Pep Guardiola has both good and bad news on the injury front for City

Pep Guardiola has both good and bad news on the injury front for City

Pep Guardiola provided mixed news on the injury front as Manchester City prepare to face Chelsea on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. City have several players in doubt with injury concerns heading into tomorrow’s crucial Premier League encounter.

 

 

The City manager provided an update on Jack Grealish and said he wouldn’t be available for tomorrow’s match. A report from Mike McGrath of the Telegraph indicated that Grealish faces 2/3 weeks on the sidelines. The England international went off early in the first half of City’s midweek win over FC Copenhagen. Speaking during his pre-game press conference Pep Guardiola said: “Jack I think will not be ready. I don’t know (his condition). I need to speak with the doctors. He is not able to play tomorrow.”

 

Pep Guardiola also provided an update on Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic and Sergio Gomez. Bernardo Silva was substituted late in City’s midweek win after a heavy knock on his ankle. Mateo Kovacic and Sergio Gomez both missed the game against FC Copenhagen. When asked about the status of the trio Guardiola said: “Bernardo we will assess today in the afternoon training session. Kova is training and Sergio as well. The rest we will see.”

 

It was mixed news on the injury front for the world champions. With Josko Gvardiol already out Jack Grealish will now join him on the sidelines. Mateo Kovacic and Sergio Gomez returning from injury is a welcome boost for the treble winners. City hoping that Bernardo comes up for tomorrow’s game given his importance to the team.

 

Tomorrow’s clash with Chelsea is another big game for the champions. They will be seeking to make it 12 consecutive wins in all competitions and keep pressure on Arsenal and Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

 

‘Wow’… Oscar Bobb left stunned by just how good 23-year-old Man City player was against Copenhagen

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Oscar Bobb congratulated Phil Foden after his impeccable display for Manchester City in their 3-1 victory against Copenhagen on Tuesday.

 

 

The Norwegian international watched from the sidelines as City controlled proceedings at the Parken Stadium.

 

At one point, it seemed like Pep Guardiola was set to bring Oscar Bobb on to replace the treble-winner, who was caught by an aggressive tackle in the first half.

 

However, Foden battled on and put in a performance in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 that merits all the plaudits in the world.

 

Oscar Bobb sends one-word message to Phil Foden after Manchester City defeat Copenhagen

 

Rio Ferdinand emphasised how much of a key role the 23-year-old plays in this Sky Blues side in terms of the goals and assists he contributes as well as how he helps the team sustain their rhythm during games.

 

Nedum Onuoha also hailed the Englishman’s performance as “brilliant” while placing emphasis on the fact that he had put in such a wondrous display from the wing instead of his natural position in midfield.

 

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As Manchester City technician Phil Foden took to Instagram to celebrate his side’s win against Copenhagen, Oscar Bobb commented, “Wow” with a starry-eyed emoji.

 

The 20-year-old must have been inspired watching Phil Foden run the show

Witnessing Phil Foden have his say against Copenhagen, Oscar Bobb perhaps would have been inspired by watching his Manchester City teammate.

 

 

At 23 years of age, Foden is only three years older than Bobb and he is already one of his boyhood club’s go-to men in a massive Champions League knockout fixture.

 

In three years’ time, the Oslo-born midfielder must also be hoping that he too becomes a regular starter and becomes one of City’s most vital performers, regardless of the stage he is playing at.

 

It may seem a faraway goal but then again, doubt Oscar Bobb at your own peril.