Man City handed further injury worries amid Walker and Akanji concern

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Published on 2024-03-27 09:54:48

Manchester City is currently facing a defensive injury crisis as they aim to secure a second successive treble. Kyle Walker and Manuel Akanji have already withdrawn from their national squads due to injury, and John Stones joined the list after limping off during England’s game against Belgium. This leaves City manager Pep Guardiola with limited defensive options as they prepare for important matches against Arsenal and Aston Villa.

England manager Gareth Southgate expressed disappointment over Stones’ injury, noting that it seems to always fall on them when players get injured while on international duty. Guardiola is hopeful for positive news as goalkeeper Ederson and midfielder Kevin de Bruyne are expected to return from their respective injuries ahead of the game against Arsenal. Guardiola stated that Ederson is getting better and might be ready after the international break, while De Bruyne is improving but is still not ready for immediate return.

Despite the defensive setbacks, Guardiola remains optimistic about City’s chances moving forward. The return of key players like Ederson and De Bruyne will provide a significant boost to the team. Guardiola is taking a cautious approach with their recovery, emphasizing the importance of taking care and ensuring that they are fully fit before returning to action. City will need all hands on deck as they aim to overcome the injury challenges and maintain their position as a top contender in domestic and European competitions.

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