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Pep Guardiola handed injury scare ahead of huge week

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.

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 Guardiola appeared confident when asked about the injury

“When he was down, everyone was scared but he got up and walked smiling like always,” the manager said. “I didn’t speak to him or the doctors but the doctors didn’t come with bad news so hopefully he is fine.”

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.

But it is not believed to be a serious injury for Dias, who City will hope to have back for the trip to Madrid.

Potential return date: Wednesday February 19, vs Real Madrid (A)

Ruben Dias was not in the squad to face Newcastle

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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.

“I don't think so, but we will see, we will assess in the next hours.”

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.

Guardiola did not provide any fresh update on Ake’s fitness on Saturday, and it remains to be seen whether the Dutchman recovers in time to face Real at the Bernabeu.

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

Oscar Bobb is believed to be nearing a return to action

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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.