A few notable Manchester City players are out with injuries, however some might be back in action by the end of January.
With so many injuries on their roster, Manchester City might be relieved to have more than a week off before their next game.
The Blues’ domestic season is on hiatus for the winter as they are away at a training camp in Abu Dhabi. In the FA Cup’s fourth round, which takes place on Friday, January 26, City will visit Tottenham, a team and venue where they have had difficulty winning matches recently.
Guardiola did, in fact, quip that he wants to score an away goal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as his new year’s resolve. He will be hoping that the amount of time until the game will allow important players to rejoin the team after Doku and Kevin De Bruyne.
Ederson’s injury is not known
What is known: Ederson’s leg problem forced him off the pitch during the first half of the away victory against Newcastle. Although the ailment appeared to be muscular, the specifics of his setback are still unknown. Guardiola is optimistic that the custodian will be ready for Tottenham, even though Ederson might not play again until the Premier League match against Burnley on January 31 because Ortega is the cup shot-stopper.
Possible date of return: 26 January
Erling Haaland’s Foot Injury
What is known is that Haaland missed the victory in Newcastle because medical staff had instructed him not to workout last week. Guardiola had originally hoped he would return for the Club World Cup in December, but he hasn’t played in more than a month. Rather, he’ll probably aim for a return in February.
Possible date of return: February
Jack Grealish’s sickness
What is known: Grealish stayed on the bench for the trip to St. James’ Park because, according to Guardiola, the winger was feeling under the weather. He is scheduled to attend the midseason training camp.
Possible date of return: 26 January
John Stones’s Ankle Injuries
What is known: Following his ankle injury against Everton in December, there were speculative expectations that Stones would return by the end of January. Now that seems improbable, and the club won’t say when we may expect him back.
Possible date of return: Not specified
Manu Akanji’s leg injury
What is known: After hobbling off during the 5-0 FA Cup victory over Huddersfield, Akanji might not play again this month. The Swiss player’s and Stones’ absences have reduced City’s defensive options, particularly at center-half.
Possible date of return: February