Manchester City will get their 2025-26 Premier League campaign underway on Saturday evening when they travel to the Molineux Stadium to face Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Citizens had an underwhelming 2024-25 season, finishing third in the league and failing to lift any form of major silverware for the first time since Pep Guardiola's debut term in charge in 2016-17.
Guardiola will be desperate to lead Man City back to the peak of English football this season, and their title chase will start on Saturday evening.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their showdown with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic pictured on August 24, 2024
Status: Ruled Out
Type of injury: Calf/Shin/Heel
Return date: October 4 (vs Brentford)
Kovacic has failed to feature for Man City since their penultimate match of the 2024-25 Premier League season against Bournemouth, and the midfielder is unlikely to return to action until at least October.
Manchester City's Rodri on June 18, 2025
Status: Ruled Out
Type of injury: Groin/Hip/Pelvic
Return date: August 28 (vs Tottenham Hotspur)
Rodri missed a large duration of 2024-25 due to a cruciate ligament injury, and after making a brief return at the end of the campaign and in the Club World Cup, a fresh injury concern means he is set for another spell on the sidelines.
Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates his goal on June 18, 2025
Status: Doubt
Type of injury: Ankle/Foot
Return date: August 16 (vs Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Foden was left at home for Man City's final pre-season friendly fixture against Palermo due to an ankle issue, but the attacking midfielder could return in time for the Premier League season opener.
Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol on September 28, 2024
Status: Doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Return date: Unknown
Gvardiol was also on the no-fly list for Man City's pre-season clash with Palermo, leaving the defender as a doubt for their Premier League match.
Manchester City's Claudio Echeverri on May 17, 2025
Status: Ruled Out
Type of injury: Ankle/Foot
Return date: Unknown
Echeverri has not appeared for Mn City since being forced off in their Club World Cup encounter with Al-Ain, and the attacking midfielder is set to remain on the sidelines for the upcoming Premier League encounter.
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