Manchester City restored some confidence when they thrashed Newcastle 4-0 at the Etihad on Saturday.
But Pep Guardiola was handed a huge injury scare ahead of a big week in which City face Real Madrid in the Champions League and Liverpool in the Premier League.
City travel to the Bernabeu on Wednesday for the second leg of their Champions League play-off, trailing 3-2 from the first leg. Liverpool then visit the Etihad on Sunday.
Ahead of two huge games, here’s the latest on Manchester City injuries...
Erling Haaland
City were given a major scare when Erling Haaland appeared to jar his knee late in the win over Newcastle.
Haaland immediately came off and looked to be in pain as he sat on the bench for the closing stages.
But the striker then walked around the pitch after the match and has been included in the squad who travel to Madrid.
Potential return date: Wednesday February 19, vs Real Madrid (A)
Ruben Dias
Ruben Dias was not in the City squad for the Newcastle game.
It was said the defender was “not fully fit” after playing the full 90 minutes against Real Madrid last week. Dias, however, is in the squad for Wednesday’s game.
Potential return date: Wednesday February 19, vs Real Madrid (A)
Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish missed the Newcastle game with the hip injury he suffered in last week’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid.
But speaking before the Newcastle game, Guardiola hinted the problem was not particularly serious.
"It's not as tough as what Manu [Akanji] has done but I don't know if tomorrow he will be ready,” confirmed the City manager.
Grealish was included in the squad who traveled to Madrid, too.
“He was able to play a really good game in the FA Cup but he doesn’t have the consistency to play three games a week, he was not able to do it. Hopefully, now, he is able to for the last few months of the season he can get it,” said Guardiola.
Potential return date: Unknown
Nathan Ake
Like Dias, Nathan Ake also sat of the Newcastle game, having been replaced after an hour against Real Madrid. Luckily for City, Ake is in the squad for Wednesday’s game.
Potential return date: Wednesday February 19, vs Real Madrid (A)
Oscar Bobb
Oscar Bobb returned to training following a leg injury back in January but is yet to feature and his return date remains unclear.
Potential return date: Unknown
Manuel Akanji
Manuel Akanji required surgery on an abductor injury sustained during the Real Madrid defeat.
Guardiola has confirmed Akanji faces “eight to ten weeks” out of action.
Potential return date: April/May 2025
Rodri
Rodri is still recovering from his serious knee injury.
It was initially feared he would not play again this season but
Rodri was included in the club's squad for the Champions League knockout phase after his side hinted that he could return to action this campaign despite the initial expectation that he would be out for the entire season.
It was initially felt the midfielder would not play again this season but he was included in the City squad for the Champions League knockout phase, raising hopes he could return this season.
Potential return date: Unknown
