Man City injury update : Kyle Walker , Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson latest news and return dates
Manchester City have a season-defining run of games coming up after the international break, starting against Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola’s side could still successfully defend each of the three trophies they won during last season’s historic treble effort but must overcome some of the toughest opposition around in order to do so.
The Premier League champions host Arsenal on Sunday in another huge title clash before games against Real Madrid and Chelsea in the Champions League and FA Cup respectively.
Even with a squad as talented as City’s, Guardiola will need all of his key players available for such a crucial sequence of fixtures.
Here’s everything you need to know about the latest Man City injuries and return dates.
Kyle Walker
Defender Kyle Walker has emerged as a real injury concern over the international break. The right-back came off when playing for England against Brazil in Saturday night’s friendly at Wembley and has since pulled out of the Three Lions squad ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Belgium.
“Frustrating to come off injured in last night’s game especially when captaining the side,” wrote Walker on Instagram.
“A truly great honour. Hopefully it’s nothing too serious and I’m back ASAP.”
Potential return date: Unknown
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne didn’t even join up with the Belgium squad during the break as he nurses a groin injury.
Guardiola has previously sounded hopeful that the midfielder will be back in action soon, having missed the FA Cup quarter-final win over Newcastle earlier this month.
“Kevin’s not ready,” Guardiola said before that game.
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“He already played in Anfield with some problems. But he’s getting better. He’s not ready for tomorrow. We spoke with Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco and he decided.”
Potential return date: March/April 2024
Ederson
First-choice goalkeeper Ederson was ruled out of the win over Newcastle, as well as Brazil’s friendlies against England and Spain.
Like De Bruyne, Guardiola is confident he will not miss a significant period of action having picked up a hamstring injury in the pulsating 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.
“[Ederson] is getting better, hopefully he’ll be ready after the international break,” said the City boss.
“Tomorrow, for sure [he will not play]. He’ll have two weeks off then, he’ll recover, we’ll see how he feels.”
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