Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester City
Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake were both replaced in the midweek win over Nottingham Forest
Manchester City's injury problems continue to mount amid defensive concerns ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace this afternoon.
Pep Guardiola's side have been badly hit by injuries this term and suffered a setback in midweek when Nathan Ake was replaced late on with a hamstring injury while Manuel Akanji was withdrawn at half time. With John Stones also out it means there could be issues in the backline in the capital.
City beat Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night and will be keen to build on that result when they take on the Eagles. Here's the injury latest from the Etihad.
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Manu Akanji
Injury: Unknown
What Guardiola has said: The City boss said Akanji was just battling through fitness issues having been withdrawn at half time in the win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. He will be assessed ahead of today.
Potential return date: Crystal Palace (A) December 7
Nathan Ake
Injury: Hamstring
What we know: Ake was forced off late on in the win over Forest with a hamstring injury. There were fears it would be serious but while it will keep him out today, it is understood not to be a long term issue but Guardiola was coy on when the defender could return.
Potential return date:Manchester United (H) December 15
Phil Foden
Injury: Bronchitis
What we know: Foden has bronchitis and missed the Forest game and won't return in time to face Palace. The Champions League tie with Juventus is a possibility.
Potential return date: Juventus (A) December 11
Mateo Kovacic
Injury: Unknown
What we know: Guardiola said Kovacic returned from Nations League duty with Croatia carrying an injury that will keep him out for 'maybe a month'. It is a sizeable blow for City given the continued enforced absence of Rodri
Potential return date: Aston Villa (A) December 21
John Stones
Injury: Unknown
What we know: He was only able to play 45 minutes against Spurs before coming off and has missed out on a place in the last two squads. City will hope he is fit for Wednesday.
Potential return date: Nottingham Forest (H) December 4
Rodri
Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
What we know: Rodri has sustained a serious knee injury and will be out until the middle of next year. He has spoken of his desire to play again this season, possibly in the Club World Cup.
Potential return date: June 2025
Oscar Bobb
Injury: Fractured Leg
What we know: The Norwegian suffered his leg break in August and he is now in a race against the clock to come back before the end of the year. The hope is that Bobb will play some part over the festive period.
Potential return date: Late December