As Manchester City prepares for a crucial Premier League showdown against Liverpool on Sunday, the team faces injury challenges despite signs of recovery within the squad. Here’s the latest on the fitness of key players:
Ruben Dias
• Status: Returned to the squad midweek against Feyenoord but unlikely to start at Anfield.
Mateo Kovacic
• Injury: Undisclosed issue sustained during Nations League duty with Croatia.
• Return Date: Potentially December 21 against Aston Villa.
John Stones
• Injury: Unknown, but he was substituted at halftime against Spurs and missed the Feyenoord clash.
• Return Date: Could return against Liverpool on December 1 but unlikely to start.
Jeremy Doku
• Injury: Hamstring.
• Return Date: Back in training and may feature against Liverpool on December 1.
Rodri
• Injury: ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament).
• Return Date: Expected to be sidelined until June 2025, though he hopes for a Club World Cup appearance.
Oscar Bobb
• Injury: Fractured leg sustained in August.
• Return Date: Aiming to return during the festive season.
Pep Guardiola has remained cautious about revealing too much ahead of the game, adding intrigue to what promises to be a top-tier clash. With City and Liverpool both in title contention, fans will be watching closely to see who steps up in the absence of these key players.
