Manchester City's Nathan Ake is attended to by medical staff
Manchester City's Nathan Ake is attended to by medical staff
Manchester City's injury crisis shows no signs of abating with a host of defensive issues now plaguing Pep Guardiola's side ahead of a huge week.
The Blues travel to Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday before Manchester United visit in the derby next weekend. Rico Lewis will be suspended for the latter having been sent off in the draw with Crystal Palace meaning Guardiola could be left with just three senior defenders for the visit of Ruben Amorim's men.
Here's the injury latest from the Etihad with City having won just one of their last nine games in all competitions.
ALSO READ: Man City player ratings vs Crystal Palace as Rico Lewis and Kyle Walker struggle but key man shines
READ MORE: Man City are finding ways to lose even when they don't
Manu Akanji
Injury: Unknown
What we know: The City boss said Akanji was just battling through fitness issues having been withdrawn at half time in the win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.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 missed the trip to Palace.
Potential return date: Juventus (A) December 10
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 10
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