Manchester City could face a mounting injury crisis ahead of their match against Wolves, with Manuel Akanji now a concern after returning from international duty with an issue. Pep Guardiola is also worried about the fitness of Brazilian players Ederson and Savinho, who played midweek for their national team.
Guardiola indicated that none of the four players already sidelined are expected to return for Sunday’s game. “I don’t think so,” he said. “They’re not ready. They’re in the final stages of recovery. Nathan Ake trained with the team for the first time yesterday, but he’s not fit to start. We’ll see how they feel after today’s day off.”
Ake has been out since picking up a hamstring injury during the September international break, while Kevin De Bruyne has missed five games after suffering a thigh injury in the Champions League clash against Inter. Oscar Bobb is still recovering from a leg fracture that occurred before the Premier League kicked off, and Rodri will miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury sustained against Arsenal.
Despite Wolves’ struggles at the bottom of the table, Guardiola remains cautious. After analyzing their performances under Gary O’Neil, he believes the team has been unlucky not to earn more points. “It’s always been tough against Wolves, and this game won’t be any different,” Guardiola warned.
