Danny Welbeck s challenged by Mateo Kovacic during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Manchester City FC at Amex Stadium.
Mateo Kovacic is one of the players set to miss Man City's Premier League match vs Nottingham Forest through injury.
Manchester City are back in Premier League action tonight (Wednesday) as they take on Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium (7.30pm kick-off).
City will be looking to halt a run that has seen them lose their last four Premier League games. The weekend saw them suffer a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield.
The poor form has seen Pep Guardiola’s side drop to fifth in the table, 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool. They are just one place and one point above tonight’s opponents.
Much has been made of the impact of injuries, along with the amount of games on the City squad. Guardiola will still be without some key players for the visit of Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
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With that in mind, here is the latest look at the injury situation at the Etihad Stadium, and when players could potentially make their return.
Mateo Kovacic
Injury: Unknown
What Guardiola has said: “Kovacic is injured. It will be a while, a few weeks or one month.” (Nov 22)
Potential return date: Vs Aston Villa (A) (Dec 21).
John Stones
Injury: Foot
What we know: Stones played 45 minutes against Tottenham before being replaced at half time. He has since missed the clashes against Feyenoord and Liverpool, and is expected to miss the game against Forest.
Potential return date: N/A
Rodri
Injury: Knee
What Guardiola has said: “Surgery this morning, ACL, and next season, he will be here. This season is over. Unfortunately, we got the worst [news possible], but these things happen. We will be there to support him in his recovery step-by-step.” (Sept 27)
Potential return date: June 2025
Oscar Bobb
Injury: Fractured leg
What Guardiola has said: “Oscar, I think, January or February, he will be ready.” (Oct 22).
Potential return date: vs Brentford (A) (Jan 14).
Kevin De Bruyne
The midfielder has made a substitute appearance in the last five games in all competitions after recovering from a hamstring issue. Despite his comeback, he is still having some issues.
However, Guardiola has said: "He's closer and better, the last few days," hinting that the Belgian could be getting closer to being back in the starting lineup.
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