Oscar Bobb Withdraws Early With Suspected Hamstring as Man City Reach Carabao Cup Semis
Pep Guardiola said the winger reported a hamstring issue that will be assessed, tightening options in attack during a congested stretch.
Overview
- Pep Guardiola confirmed Oscar Bobb came off inside 20 minutes with a muscular hamstring problem, with Phil Foden entering as his replacement.
- Club medical staff will evaluate Bobb in the coming days, with a further update expected when Guardiola speaks to the media on Friday.
- Manchester City beat Brentford 2-0 at the Etihad, with strikes from Rayan Cherki and Savinho, to set up a two-legged semi-final against Newcastle United.
- The setback adds to forward shortages with Jeremy Doku sidelined by a leg muscle injury and Omar Marmoush unavailable due to international duty.
- Bobb only recently returned from a leg fracture that cost him most of last season, and separate reports have linked Crystal Palace with interest while City maintain a high valuation.