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Published on 2024-03-27 15:30:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is facing a potential injury crisis ahead of their match against Arsenal, with several key players picking up knocks during international duty. John Stones, Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, and Matheus Nunes are all concerns, adding to existing injury worries for De Bruyne, Ederson, and Grealish. Guardiola may be forced to play inexperienced defenders, such as Rico Lewis, in a crucial game.
The international break was initially seen as a chance for City to regroup and give key players time to recover, but the recent string of injuries has complicated things. With the possibility of several defenders being unavailable, Guardiola will have limited options for his backline against Arsenal. City could be in trouble if key defensive players like Stones and Walker are ruled out, leaving Guardiola with a selection headache.
Rico Lewis, a young and untested defender, may be called upon to fill in for the injured players against Arsenal. While Lewis has shown potential in limited appearances, his lack of experience in high-pressure situations could be a concern for City. Guardiola will need to assess the fitness of his defenders and make tough decisions to ensure City’s defense can hold up against Arsenal in a critical match in the Premier League title race.
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