The central clash of the fifth round of the English Premier League - the match against Arsenal - is memorable for Manchester City not only for the points lost but also for the injuries suffered by key players. The injury of defender Abdukodir Khusanov and striker Erling Haaland during the game became a new headache for coach Josep Guardiola.
Thus, negative factors are increasing in the Citizens' squad from the start of the season, and Pep is forced to take risks again when choosing a squad.
For City fans, based on information provided by David Talley, an analyst at mancitynews.com, we provide complete information about the return dates of the team's players.
Erling Haaland, the Norwegian top scorer, suffered a back injury in the match against Arsenal and was forced to give up his place to Nico Gonzalez in the second half. Guardiola stated that although he hasn't participated in training, he is expected to return to action in the home match against Burnley on September 27th.
Abdukodir Khusanov - Uzbek defender, injured after stepping on the opponent's leg in a clash with Arsenal, was substituted at halftime. Pep insisted that he would miss at least three matches. Khusanov could join the team for an away match against Brentford on October 5th.
Omar Marmoush, who played for Egypt, suffered a knee injury in a match against Burkina Faso and has been undergoing treatment for several weeks. He, like Husanov, could play against Brentford on October 5th.
Ryan Ait-Nuri, a defender who joined the team in the summer, has been out of action for a long time due to an injury sustained in the Brighton game. Its restoration is expected to be completed after the international break. Date - October 18, match against "Everton."
Ryan Sherkey - a young talent injured his thigh in August. Its recovery will take more than two months. Sherki could return to the squad for the match against Bournemouth on November 2nd.
Mateo Kovačić, an experienced Croatian midfielder, underwent surgery in June. Pep Guardiola recently stated that he has returned to training, but the date of his appearance has not yet been determined.
Kelvin Phillips is an experienced midfielder who has not participated in recent training sessions due to personal reasons. It is said that his injury has been left behind and his health has been restored. However, it takes time to get into sports form. Therefore, his return to the field is still uncertain.
In conclusion, Manchester City's number of first-team players has sharply decreased, and Guardiola will have to gain valuable experience with the squad in the coming weeks. This could seriously affect the team's participation in domestic competitions and international tournaments.
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