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Rodri, Kovacic, O'Reilly - Man City injury latest and return dates after chaotic Fulham win

The latest Manchester City injury news after, once again, being made to do without Rodri and Mateo Kovacic for their dramatic 5-4 win at Fulham.

Rodri touches hands with Guardiola.

Rodri is still unavailable for Man City manager Pep Guardiola.(Image: Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)

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Everything you need to know from the Etihad Stadium treatment table as Man City continue to do without two key midfield players with a fresh scare emerging against Fulham...

Rodri

Injury: Hamstring.

Potential return date: Real Madrid (December 10).

What has been said: Guardiola confirmed the midfielder was not yet ready for the Fulham match and was still being assessed for the club's next game against AFC Sunderland.

Mateo Kovacic

Injury: Ankle.

Potential return date: February 2026.

What has been said: Guardiola indicated he would be out "for a while" and City would wait on him for the "last part of the season."

Nico O'Reilly

Injury: N/A (cramp).

Potential return date: Returned.

Concern from Fulham match: Suffered from cramp late in the game - which was noted by commentators. No official injury update, but his condition was considered "a tricky night for him" due to the high tempo and his high work-load in recent matches.

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