Two Manchester City players missing from pre-Arsenal training as Pep Guardiola’s squad comes back into action

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Published on 2024-03-28 17:10:06

Two Pep Guardiola’s first-team stars were missing from training after the international break, confirmed on Thursday.

Manchester City will face Arsenal on Sunday after the break for international friendlies, with up to 16 players called up for national duty.

Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish are making progress in their recoveries, but Guardiola is facing fitness concerns, especially in defense.

According to Sky sport, Ederson, Kevin De Bruyne, Manuel Akanji, Jack Grealish and Matheus Nunes all took part in Manchester City training today.

England duo Kyle Walker and John Stones were absent from training due to injury concerns sustained while on international duty.

Walker suffered a hamstring injury, while Stones has an adductor issue. Guardiola may provide more updates in his press conference ahead of the Arsenal game.