Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed defender Ruben Dias will likely be sidelined for “three or four weeks” after selecting up an damage towards Manchester United.
The 27-year-old performed the total 90 minutes towards United however picked up a muscular concern with quarter-hour to go, which he performed by means of in the course of the 2-1 defeat to their rivals.
“He’s out for a long time,” Guardiola stated forward of the upcoming conflict towards Aston Villa on Saturday.
“Three or four weeks – muscular issue. [He played] 75 minutes against United and felt something but he is so strong so stayed on the pitch and is now injured.”
Goalkeeper Ederson can be a doubt for the journey to Villa Park with the duo now becoming a member of the rising checklist of Metropolis stars sidelined with accidents, with Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Rodri all lacking from their newest outing.
Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and John Stones are different notable names which have frolicked on the sidelines to date this season, which has contributed to Metropolis’s present dip in type. Guardiola’s facet have secured only one win throughout their final 11 fixtures.
Akanji returns to coaching
Regardless of shedding Dias, Metropolis will likely be boosted by the attainable return of Akanji, who had missed the final three video games as a consequence of a groin damage.
“Manuel is back training the last two days,” Pep continued. “The more that come back, is better. The guys are ready.
Pep Guardiola reveals his dejection towards Man Utd
“It is important to have everyone back to their best. When you are injured, you need some time to be at your best.”
Stones was welcomed again to the match-day squad final weekend, leaving Ake as the one different absentee within the again 4 after beforehand solely having three match defenders to face United. Rico Lewis may even return from suspension following his crimson card towards Crystal Palace.
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Guardiola admitted he was distraught after the late collapse towards United, which has solely compounded their distress throughout their present run however he has insisted his facet will flip the scenario round ultimately.
“We were close to winning and we lost the game. I was not happy and had to be honest with myself,” he stated when requested in regards to the scenario.
“You fall down six times, you have to stand up seven. I am fine, I am a normal person. We have to start again.
“You need to attempt to do it once more. In the end, we’ll flip it round. I do not know when.”
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