Manchester City's Nathan Ake is attended to by medical staff
Manchester City's Nathan Ake is attended to by medical staff
Manchester City finally returned to winning ways on Wednesday evening, as goals from Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku sealed a comfortable 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium.
It ended a run of seven matches without victory for Pep Guardiola's side and lifted them up to fourth in the Premier League table - nine points adrift of league leaders Liverpool.
However, it wasn't all good news as three fresh injury concerns emerged in the Forest win and they are now in a race against time to be fit for Saturday's trip to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
With that in mind, Manchester Evening News have rounded up the latest City injury news and return dates.
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Manu Akanji
Injury: Unknown
What Guardiola has said: "The problems continue with Manu and Nathan but we prove what an incredible group of players we have at our disposal," said Guardiola. "Nathan it doesn't look good, we will see tomorrow. Manu has struggled a lot over the last two months. I thank them for the effort they do.
"I’m sad for Nathan. Manu we’ll see. Maybe not Selhurst Park but Turin. Nathan I think will be longer." (December 4)
Potential return date: vs Juventus (A) (Dec 11)
Nathan Ake
Injury: Hamstring
What Guardiola has said: "The problems continue with Manu and Nathan but we prove what an incredible group of players we have at our disposal," said Guardiola. "Nathan it doesn't look good, we will see tomorrow. Manu has struggled a lot over the last two months. I thank them for the effort they do.
"I’m sad for Nathan. Manu we’ll see. Maybe not Selhurst Park but Turin. Nathan I think will be longer." (December 4)
Potential return date: Late December
Phil Foden
Injury: Bronchitis
What Guardiola has said: "Phil [Foden] had bronchitis so when he has no fever he will be ready." (December 4)
Potential return date: vs Crystal Palace (A) (Dec 7)
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 missed the game vs 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).