Manchester City are anxiously awaiting news on the severity of injuries sustained by Manuel Akanji and Jack Grealish during their Champions League match against Real Madrid. Both players were forced to exit the game in the first half, leaving City's hopes for progressing in the competition uncertain. The coming week is crucial for City, with Premier League fixtures against Newcastle and Liverpool sandwiching the second leg against Real Madrid. City need to beat Real Madrid to advance and are also battling for the top spot in the Premier League.
Manchester City are waiting for news on two of their senior players after a frustrating night against Real Madrid this week.
After starting well and taking the lead, City saw both Manuel Akanji and Jack Grealish replaced with injury in the first half and will assess both ahead of a huge week that will define their Champions League prospects both this season and next season. Premier League clashes with Newcastle and Liverpool sandwich the second leg vs Real Madrid with City needing to beat the Spaniards to progress to the last-16. In the Premier League, the Blues are level with Newcastle going into this weekend's clash.Akanji pulled up when blocking a Vinicius Jr cross against Real Madrid, and while he limped through to half-time, he did not emerge for the second period in the Champions League.
Guardiola did not offer any explanation on Akanji's issue, but the Swiss international was limping heavily on his way to the dressing rooms at the break. City are set to offer a more detailed update on Akanji's possible lay-off when Guardiola faces the media on Friday lunchtime.Grealish went down against Real Madrid just half an hour in, and asked to be substituted, looking upset as he headed down the tunnel.
Reports suggest he has suffered a minor setback in his recovery with an ankle issue which could put his return date back.Rodri still harbours hopes of coming back before the end of the season - something Guardiola says would 'not be intelligent'. City want to give him as much time to recover and are happy to let him sit out the rest of the season to focus on that rehabilitation.
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