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Pep Guardiola has several injury worries across his Man City squad.
Injuries have started to pile up for and Pep Guardiola at the wrong time, with several absences starting to hurt their squad in another pursuit for glory this season.
In the , three consecutive draws haven't helped City push pressure back on to Arsenal at the top, with the current gap set to five points - which could be extended to eight if the Gunners pick up a win with their game-in-hand against Liverpool.
Injuries have been a big problem for the manager, particularly across the back-line, as , , and are set for spells on the side-lines.
There have also been absences for and to consider, with the duo competing in the Africa Cup of Nations over the past month.
Fortunately for Guardiola and City, there might, finally, be some respite around the corner, with attention quickly turning attention towards FA Cup third round action this weekend.
A clash vs Exeter City at the Etihad Stadium could allow for rotation to keep players fresh, although there's a fine balance to be struck to avoid a potential cup upset.
So, with that being said, here's a look at the latest City injury news and return dates;
City suffered a major blow during their draw with Chelsea, as Josko Gvardiol picked up a serious injury. The defender suffered a fracture in his right leg that required help to get him off the pitch. Now, the Croatian defender is set for a long spell on the side-lines to recover from the issue. Guardiola said: " Out for a long time," as part of a short update on the star. Expected return date: April 2026. (Image: (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)) 1 of 6
Another defensive issue has seen Ruben Dias pick up a hamstring injury. The Portuguese star picked up the problem against Chelsea, as he went to ground waving on the medical team to help treat him. "H amstring," Guardiola gave in a blunt response about Dias. "[He will be out for] between four and six weeks." Expected return date: February 2026. (Image: (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)) 2 of 6
John Stones has struggled with injuries over these past few years now, halting his opportunities in the side. Another problem, this time with his thigh, means he's set to be out for a little while longer. " [He's not] ready for the next games," Guardiola said before the Brighton draw. " Of course, he's an important player for us - for a long time - and was injured for a long time last season; this season looks the same. He's trying a lot and trying everything, but he's not fit." Expected return date: February 2026. (Image: (Photo by Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty Images)) 3 of 6