Manchester City drew with Crystal Palace last Saturday without seven first-team players. Manuel Akanji, Phil Foden, Nathan Ake, John Stones, Rodri and Oscar Bobb all missed the match at Selhurst Park. Up next for Pep Guardiola’s side is a crucial UEFA Champions League clash with Juventus at the Allianz Stadium tomorrow night. The world champions are currently training ahead of the [crucial fixture](https://esteemedkompany.com/2024/12/10/manchester-citys-clash-with-juventus-looms-as-a-pivotal-match/). There has been good news on the injury front with two of City’s injured players pictured training ahead of the match.
In a live feed of City’s training session broadcast on [mancity.com](https://www.mancity.com/citytv/mens/manchester-city-open-training-pre-juventus-10-december-2024-63869412), Phil Foden was pictured training ahead of the clash with Juventus. The England international has missed Manchester City’s past two matches due to bronchitis. But it now appears that he is available for selection for tomorrow night’s match.
There was also another major boost for Manchester City spotted at their live training session. Mateo Kovacic was also spotted training. That is a huge boost for Pep Guardiola and his team. The Croatian international has been missed since getting injured during the last international break.
The potential returns of Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden are a huge boost for Manchester City. This week looms as a massive week for Pep Guardiola’s side. They play Juventus tomorrow night and then Manchester United on Sunday. Based on the fact that their pair trained they do look to be available for both matches.
A further update on Manchester City’s injured players is expected when Pep Guardiola fronts the media later today. But for now, the sight of Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic training is welcome news for the world champions.