Josko Gvardiol had to be taken off in the 51st minute as Manchester City drew 1-all with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. The Croatian defender did appear to sustain a serious injury when he went down injured. The reaction of Josko Gvardiol was telling as his reaction suggested that he had suffered a serious leg injury.
Now, it has been revealed that Gvardiol has suffered a tibial fracture in his right leg and will face a prolonged spell on the sidelines in what is a cruel blow for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Manchester City has confirmed that Josko Gvardiol has suffered a serious leg injury.
In a statement on mancity.com, Manchester City has confirmed that Josko Gvardiol suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg against Chelsea yesterday. Manchester City’s statement also confirmed that Gvardiol would have surgery on the injury this week.
Jack Gaughan of the Daily Mail has reported via X that Josko Gvardiol could now miss the remainder of this season.
Manchester City suffer a cruel blow as a key defender will be out for a prolonged period
City has lost an important player in a cruel blow for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The loss of Josko Gvardiol is a cruel blow for Manchester City. The Croatian defender is an important player for Pep Guardiola’s side, and his ability in possession and defensively has become an integral component of City’s play. To lose Gvardiol is a huge dent to City’s season. There is no other way to put it. But there is no time for City to dwell on Gvardiol’s injury. They have no time given that they play Brighton at the Etihad on Wednesday evening. Josko Gvardiol’s injury gives players such as Abdukodir Khusanov and Nathan Ake an opportunity to impress. Either player must seize the opportunity in front of them to aid their team’s cause.
Josko Gvardiol faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a tibial fracture in his right leg. Manchester City must now soldier on without a key player out of action for a prolonged period.