Pep Guardiola says he has no idea how long Jack Grealish will be out after his groin issue resurfaced.
Only 38 minutes into City’s FA Cup victory against Luton Town on Wednesday night, Grealish walked off, overcome with tears.
In the Champions League versus Copenhagen in February, the attacking midfielder suffered a groin injury. This was his first match since then.
Despite Guardiola’s recent admission that there is no timetable for his recovery, the 28-year-old will miss Sunday’s derby against Manchester United and may not play for England in the March internationals.
This coming weekend, he won’t be able to. The manager stated as much during Friday’s pre-game press conference. “I don’t know when he comes back,”
‘He will overcome the setbacks that are a part of life.
It’s a dream from Tuesday to Sunday. Trips from Saturday to Tuesday provide a challenge. The players were outstanding against Luton. Take two days rest, then get ready for United.
Grealish’s return before the international break is unlikely, Guardiola said when asked. To make the most use of him, he must fully recuperate. I didn’t communicate with Gareth Southgate.
This is a major setback for Southgate since his final opportunity to evaluate individuals before Euro 2024 this summer is in the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Grealish would have been a lock for a position in the Three Lions lineup, but his play has been inconsistent this season, and he may not make the team.
In just 27 appearances this season, the record signing for City has only managed three goals and two assists while starting just seven league games.
The only other injury issue for City heading into the Manchester derby is Josko Gvardiol. Although the defender might be back for the big game, Guardiola did not provide an update on the defender’s condition.
