November 2nd 2024.
Unfortunately, Manchester City's Ruben Dias has recently suffered a muscle injury, causing him to miss some crucial games. This news was confirmed by manager Pep Guardiola, who provided an update on the defender's status. Along with fellow teammate John Stones, Dias was absent from City's recent match against Bournemouth, which ended in a surprising 2-1 defeat for the Citizens.
Guardiola, who has been dealing with various injuries and fitness concerns within his team, expressed his disappointment over the loss. He also shed some light on the absence of Dias and Stones, stating that they would be "ruled out for a little bit of long time". However, it wasn't until after the match that the manager revealed the specific nature of their injuries. According to Guardiola, Dias has a muscular injury and will not be back until after the upcoming international break.
As for Stones, he is dealing with a fasciitis splinter in his feet, which caused him to miss the Bournemouth match. Guardiola is unsure if Stones will be ready for the next two games, including the Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon. This news comes as a blow to City, who are now facing the prospect of playing without these key defenders.
In fact, their absence may have contributed to City's defeat against Bournemouth, which has resulted in them being overtaken by Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. Guardiola admitted that his team struggled to match the intensity of Bournemouth and were unable to win crucial balls in the air. This caused the defenders and strikers to defend deeper, ultimately affecting City's overall game plan.
The manager also acknowledged that some of his players were lacking in rhythm due to the constant injuries and inability to train regularly. However, he assured that they were aware of this situation and will continue to work hard to improve. Unfortunately, this means that Dias and Stones will also miss the upcoming match against Brighton next Saturday. But there is hope that they will be back in action after the international break, just in time to face Tottenham on November 23.
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