Oscar Bobb has firmly established himself as a regular starter for Manchester City this season, but his path to prominence has been far from straightforward. The young attacker endured a frustrating spell on the sidelines last term, having missed the majority of the campaign due to injury.
From Setback to Opportunity
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By the conclusion of the 2023–2024 season, Bobb had already built a reputation as an effective impact substitute for City. His performances suggested he was ready to take on a bigger role during the 2024–2025 campaign. However, those plans were disrupted when he sustained an injury early in pre-season. The setback meant he missed much of the term, leaving him unable to stake his claim for a regular place in Pep Guardiola’s squad.
The timing was particularly cruel given the level of competition within City’s ranks. Opportunities at the Etihad Stadium are hard won, and missing such a significant period could easily have derailed his development. Despite this, Bobb showed resilience, returning later in the season determined to make an impact.
City strengthened their squad once more in the summer of 2025, adding further depth and quality. Even so, Bobb has started every game of the current campaign, highlighting both his progress and his importance to the side. If he can maintain his fitness, he is expected to remain a fixture in the line-up for the remainder of the season.
National Team Ambitions and Personal Support
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Beyond club football, Bobb also plays a crucial role for the Norwegian national team, where he is seen as instrumental in their push to qualify for the World Cup next year. His emergence at international level mirrors his growth at City, with both sides benefiting from his creativity and composure in attack.
Reflecting on the difficulties he faced during his injury layoff, Bobb admitted the challenges were as much mental as they were physical. Speaking via [VG](https://www.vg.no/sport/i/pP3WzR/oscar-bobb-fryktet-for-city-fremtiden), he explained: “I didn’t have an incredibly good strategy. We’re just ordinary people. But I got more help from my mom, I can complain to her as much as I want. And then I talked to my girlfriend and got some support there. It helped.”
His words underline the importance of family and personal support networks during testing periods in a professional footballer’s career. For Bobb, those closest to him played a vital role in keeping him focused and motivated as he worked his way back to full fitness.
Now fully reintegrated into the Manchester City set-up, Bobb looks ready to turn the page on his injury struggles and continue his rise at both club and international level.