Manchester City injury list & return date ahead of Liverpool clash

Published at :November 24, 2023 at 2:37 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Manchester City are top of the Premier League table currently

Before this weekend’s main match, Pep Guardiola’s triple winners are just one point ahead of their Merseyside rivals; nevertheless, two weekends ago, the hosts’ incredible winning run came to an abrupt halt.

After choosing a different colour of blue since the end of the 2021–22 season, Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling, and Mateo Kovacic all rejoined their former employers at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago. Screenplays had previously been composed for each of the trio of players to emerge as the hero in West London.

The Champions are leading both Liverpool and Arsenal, who could be overtaken by Tottenham Hotspur or Aston Villa based on the outcome of their exciting match on Sunday.

However, scoring four goals at Stamford Bridge means that the Citizens have scored three goals or more in each of their previous five games.

Man City have the opportunity to create English football history by matching Sunderland’s historic record of 24 straight home victories, which was established between 1890 and 1892. This only makes a reinvigorated Liverpool even more motivated to make up for their recent mistakes in this match.

Injury update ahead of Liverpool game

Erling Haaland

Injury: Ankle

The supporters of City will be anxiously awaiting any updates on Erling Haaland’s health during the next 48 hours. The Golden Boot winner missed Norway’s last Euro 2024 qualifying match against Scotland due to an ankle injury that resembled the one he suffered during City’s recent victory over Bournemouth.

Return date: uncertain

Ederson

Injury: Foot

Ederson is also dealing with a foot issue, and Nathan Ake (knock) and Sergio Gomez (ankle) will also require evaluation when the time draws near.

Return date: uncertain

Kevin De Bruyne

Injury: Hamstring

Due to a chronic hamstring injury, De Bruyne has been out of action since August. The Belgium international won’t be ready for selection until at least January.

Return date: Unknown

John Stones

Injury: Muscle injury

Due to a muscular ailment, Stones has been sidelined for an extended length of time. It is currently unknown when the England international would be eligible for selection.

Return date: unknown

Matheus Nunes

Nunes was deemed “clinically unfit” while serving with Portugal, will be watching from the sidelines. As a result, he is a serious doubt for the match against Liverpool.

Mateo Kovacic

Injury: Thigh

Kovacic’s thigh issue, which prevented him from playing for Croatia during the international break, has made him a serious doubt for the match against Liverpool.

Return date: unknown

Nathan Ake

Injury: Knock

Although Ake has been out of commission lately because of an injury, there’s a good chance the Netherlands international will be able to play in this game.

Return date: Unknown

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