Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday.
Manchester City begin the defence of their Premier League title for a fourth successive season when they travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in their opening game of the 2024-25 season on Sunday.
The Citizens enter this contest in buoyant mood after beating rivals Manchester United on penalties to win the Community Shield last weekend, following a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes at Wembley Stadium.
Pep Guardiola‘s side had previously beaten Chelsea by a 4-2 scoreline in their final friendly fixture of their pre-season tour in the United States.
Ahead of Man City’s trip to the capital this weekend, Sports Mole rounds up their latest injury and suspension news.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Leg fracture
Possible return date: Unknown
Oscar Bobb, who was a standout performer for Man City in pre-season, reportedly sustained a fracture to a bone in his leg during a non-contact situation in Wednesday’s training session and the attacker is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: August 18 (vs. Chelsea)
Guardiola has admitted that Jack Grealish, who missed the Community Shield, is nursing some ‘discomfort’ and is a doubt for Saturday after he picked up a knock in training.
MANCHESTER CITY’S SUSPENSION LIST
Manchester City have no suspended players for this match.
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