Manchester City will be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time since the end of October when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Citizens ended a miserable seven-match winless run in all competitions when they secured a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
However, Man City's win came at a price, as Pep Guardiola is now dealing with two fresh injury concerns ahead of his team's trip to the capital.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Oliver Glasner's side.
Manchester City' Rodri reacts after sustaining an injury on September 22, 2024© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Man City are set to be without influential midfielder Rodri for the rest of the season after he suffered knee ligament damage in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September.
However, the Spaniard has since offered a positive update on hia recovery and has set a new target for when he wishes to return.
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Leg fracture
Possible return date: Unknown
Oscar Bobb sustained a fracture to a bone in his leg during a training session in August and Guardiola has revealed that the attacker is targeting a return between January and February of next year.
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic on November 5, 2024© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: December 21 (vs. Aston Villa)
Mateo Kovacic sustained an unspecified injury on international duty with Croatia last month and he is facing a race against time to be back before Christmas.
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates on October 20, 2024© Imago
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: Unknown
John Stones has missed Man City's last three games since coming off at half time in last month's 4-0 defeat to Spurs with a foot injury, and there is currently no timeframe on the defender's return.
Manchester City's Nathan Ake receives treatment for an injury on December 4, 2024© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
Nathan Ake sustained an apparent hamstring injury in the closing stages of Man City's win over Nottingham Forest and Guardiola has since revealed that is "doesn't look good" for the defender, who is facing a spell on the sidelines.
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on October 26, 2024© Imago
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: December 7 (vs. Crystal Palace)
Manuel Akanji was taken off at half time against Nottingham Forest with an unspecified problem. Guardiola stated after the match that the defender has "struggled a lot over the last two months" with the issue, but a return against Crystal Palace has not been ruled out just yet.
Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024© Imago
Status: Minor doubt
Type of issue: Bronchitis
Possible return date: December 7 (vs. Crystal Palace)
Phil Foden missed Man City's win over Nottingham Forest due to Bronchitis and Guardiola has since revealed that the attacker "will be ready" as soon as he recovers.
MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST
Man City have no players suspended for this match.
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