Overview
- Pep Guardiola confirmed Ruben Dias has a hamstring injury that will sideline him for four to six weeks, with Josko Gvardiol undergoing surgery for a broken shin and facing a lengthy absence.
- Guardiola said he has no return date for John Stones, leaving Nathan Aké, Abdukodir Khusanov and recalled 20-year-old Max Alleyne as the primary centre-back options.
- City have discussed whether to accelerate a move for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi this month, according to multiple reports, though no formal approach has been made.
- The manager downplayed a major January outlay, saying City may add “something” but will not repeat last season’s multi-signing spree.
- The injuries come with City six points behind Arsenal and entering a busy run that includes Brighton on Wednesday and domestic cup ties to follow.