Overview
- Manchester City said Josko Gvardiol suffered a right tibial fracture and will have surgery this week, with his recovery timeline still being assessed.
- Pep Guardiola ruled Rúben Dias out for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury and described Gvardiol as out for a long time.
- Guardiola said John Stones is not ready for the next games and offered no return date.
- City recalled 20-year-old centre-back Max Alleyne from his loan at Watford to provide immediate cover.
- Club discussions about January defensive reinforcements are underway, with reports linking Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi, though Guardiola downplayed the prospect of major spending.