Manchester City will be hoping to bounce back when they travel to Germany Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City have suffered an uncharacteristic bad week at the office after losing to Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
While the Carabao Cup defeat at St James’ Park could be excused as being beneficial for City in the long run with the Club World Cup taking place in December, Pep Guardiola will not have been impressed to see the Blues’ 100 per cent Premier League record end in the West Midlands. Before the game, Guardiola spoke about the challenges of a quick turnaround and his concerns were proved correct as City failed to break down a well-organised Wolves team.
City will need to put the disappointment behind them ahead of another long trip in midweek as they face RB Leipzig in Germany. MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest news from the treatment room as one player could return to the fold.
Bernardo Silva
Injury: Unknown
What Guardiola has said: “Bernardo is not okay.”
Potential return date: Unknown
John Stones
Injury: Muscular
What Guardiola has said: “He’s better, he feels good. Training alone. It is what it is. It’s a pity but if you are not you are not, have to find a solution. The players want to come back. Recover and come back.”
Potential return date: October 4 vs RB Leipzig
Kevin De Bruyne
Injury: Hamstring
What Guardiola has said: “It’s a serious injury. He will be out for a few months. The injury is a blow, a big loss. He has specific qualities. For a long time is really tough for us. We have to look forward. We have alternatives. Kevin is irreplaceable, but we have talented players. They will take it.”
Potential return date: Unknown