The full extent of Manchester City’s injury situation will be known tomorrow | OneFootball

Manchester City are set to take on Bournemouth tomorrow at the Vitality Stadium. The game could be a tricky test for the champions based on the recent form of the Cherries. Heading into the game, City has a host of players in doubt for the game with various injury issues. Speaking before tomorrow’s match Pep Guardiola told the media that the extent of Manchester City’s injury crisis will be revealed tomorrow.

Pep Guardiola was asked about Manchester City’s injury situation during his pre-game press conference. Guardiola didn’t reveal the full extent of the injury crisis Manchester City are faced with. Instead, he told the media all will be revealed tomorrow: “Tomorrow you will know. You will see from the list. I have many doubts… It is what it is. We are not the only team in football to have injuries… The challenge is that and we will play with 11 players.”

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The only injury update of note Pep Guardiola provided the media was on Brazilian winger Savinho. Guardiola explained that Savinho had suffered a severe knock to his ankle. Guardiola explained: “It was a knock, a strong one but not fractured.”

Lastly, Pep Guardiola added that Manchester City’s injury situation is what it is. He further explained that the champions can’t feel sorry for themselves as the games come thick and fast. He explained: “It is what it is, many clubs it happens, we’re not the only club in the world in modern football to have injuries. We have a lot in certain departments and positions, but it is what it is. I’m pretty sure like I’ve said many times to the team, ‘Guys try to not feel sorry for ourselves. It is what it is’. The challenge is that, and we’re going to play with 11 players tomorrow.”

Manchester City will take on Bournemouth tomorrow without Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku. Who else misses the game from a City point of view will be known tomorrow as Pep Guardiola revealed. But whoever takes to the pitch at the Vitality Stadium will have a job to do. There will no time for City’s players to dwell on who’s missing. Pep Guardiola’s side will be aiming to pick up another three points to continue their impressive start to the new season. That is the task at hand tomorrow no matter who is unavailable for the match.