Pep Guardiola has been handed a huge boost as Ruben Dias has reportedly returned to Manchester City training after a month on the sidelines.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has delivered a number of major fitness and injury updates concerning five stars in his first-team squad this week.The Premier League champions take a break from
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola blamed the fact that he is missing key players for his side's late capitulation against Brentford in the Premier League on Tuesday as the Bees came from 2-0 down to grab a 2-2 draw.
Pep Guardiola has shown incredible faith in his players, but it has become increasingly clear that change in the squad is needed
A muscle injury picked up in the Manchester derby in December has kept Ruben Dias on the sidelines. It was stated at the time that he would miss around a month of action, suggesting he would return in mid-January, but that could be pushed back to the end of the month.
Manchester City were 2-0 up at Brentford but contrived to suffer another setback as the home side equalised late on
Manchester City need to invest during the January transfer window due to injury problems and a faltering Premier League campaign, manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday, acknowledging it may have been a mistake to rule out signings in the summer.
Manchester City have completed the signing of 20-year-old Abdukodir Khusanov from RC Lens for a reported fee of €40 million plus add-ons, highlighting the club's willingness to invest in young talent.
City have now dropped 14 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season, their highest ever total in a league campaign under Guardiola (previously 13 in 2020-21 & 2022-23)
The Bees took their chances in the final 10 minutes through Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard to hit back for a 2-2 draw. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ruben Dias has been missing since suffering a muscle injury in the Manchester derby. Initially expected to return by mid-January, his comeback might now stretch to the month’s end. Guardiola’s recent comments indicate Dias is progressing but isn’t ready for action just yet.
City have not made a significant signing in January since the arrival of Aymeric Laporte for £57 million from Athletic Bilbao in 2018. Read more at straitstimes.com.