PEp Guardiola has given the latest on the fitness of his squad ahead of the crucial Premier League title run-in.
Manchester City have been handed a potential triple injury boost ahead of the crucial final weeks of the Premier League season. Pep Guardiola’s side are looking to close the gap on Arsenal in the title race.
City are currently in second place in the table, five points behind their rivals. They do, however, have a game in hand over the Gunners.
They have the chance to put further pressure on Arsenal on Saturday when City take on Brentford in the Premier League. Should they pick up all three points, then they will close the gap to just two points ahead of Arsenal’s match away at West Ham just over 24 hours later.
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City also have the FA Cup final on the horizon as they look to pick up their second piece of silverware of the season. They will therefore be hoping to welcome some key players back from injury.
With that in mind, here is the latest injury news from the City dressing room.
Rodri
Injury: Groin
The influential midfielder has been on the sidelines since suffering a groin injury during the 2-1 win over Arsenal last month.
What Guardiola has said: “He made a little problem and still he doesn’t feel completely comfortable, he said in his pre-match press conference. “When he will be ready and fit and come back, – this afternoon, hopefully – he will come back. We will see this afternoon.”
He added: “We have survived without him for many months.We do not depend on Rodri not being there.”
Potential return date: Vs Brentford, Sat 9 May
Josko Gvardiol
Injury: Shin
The defender has been out since January after suffering a broken leg, but he is closing in on a return to action.
What Guardiola has said: “He is training. It has been many months. He has been an important player for us. Glad he is back and make a good World Cup. Next season we can have him at his best. He plays so fast, so quick, like Ruben as well.”
Potential return date: Vs Brentford, Sat 9 May
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Ruben Dias
Injury: Hamstring
He has missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury, but in his update on Gvardiol, Guardiola suggested that Dias could be making a comeback too.
Potential return date: Vs Brentford, Sat 9 May
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