Pep Guardiola has given an update on his squad, with Arsenal watching closely, ahead of the final Premier League games of the season.
Manchester City have potentially received a triple injury boost ahead of the vital closing weeks of the Premier League campaign. Pep Guardiola ‘s outfit are attempting to narrow the deficit on Arsenal in the title race.
Arsenal are top of the table, five points ahead of City. Guardiola’s side do have a fixture in hand over the Gunners.
They have the opportunity to apply additional pressure on Arsenal on Saturday when City face Brentford in the Premier League. Should they claim maximum points, they will reduce the margin to two points before Arsenal’s fixture away at West Ham just over 24 hours afterwards.
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City also have the FA Cup final approaching which could be in the back of their heads as they aim to secure their second trophy of the campaign. They will be hoping to welcome back some key players from injury.
With that in mind, here is the l atest injury update from the City dressing room.
Rodri
Injury : Groin
The influential midfielder has been absent since sustaining a groin injury during the 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 sidelined since January following a broken leg, though he is edging closer to a return to first-team 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
The centre-back has been absent for the past four matches with a hamstring complaint, but Guardiola’s recent update on Gvardiol hinted that Dias may also be on the verge of a comeback.
Potential return date : Vs Brentford, Sat 9 May
