It is an enormous setback for Pep Guardiola.
Manchester Metropolis defender Josko Gvardiol is about for surgical procedure after the membership confirmed he would require surgical procedure on an damage suffered towards Chelsea.
Metropolis introduced on Monday that Gvardiol sustained a tibial fracture within the 1-1 draw with the Blues, a end result that left them six factors adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
It’s unclear how lengthy Gvardiol faces on the sidelines, with the Metropolis assertion studying partially: “The defender can have surgical procedure later this week and evaluation stays ongoing to establish the complete extent of the damage and anticipated prognosis.”
Gvardiol has performed in 23 video games for Metropolis this season, the Croatia worldwide scoring twice and offering 4 assists.
Manchester Metropolis might make Guehi transfer
With Ruben Dias additionally struggling an damage towards Chelsea and John Stones already sidelined, Metropolis are reportedly stepping up their curiosity in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
Metropolis have been regarded as ready to study the complete extent of the accidents to Gvardiol and Dias earlier than making a choice on whether or not to pursue Guehi.
But the affirmation of the character of the damage to the versatile Gvardiol, who can function as each a centre-back and a full-back, might now cause them to make their transfer.
Guehi was set to signal for Liverpool on deadline day of the earlier switch window, just for the transfer to break down on account of Palace’s incapacity to supply a substitute for the England worldwide.
Nonetheless, with Guehi out of contract on the finish of the season, the Eagles might now look to money in and keep away from dropping him free of charge.
Metropolis host Brighton and Hove Albion within the Premier League on Wednesday as they appear to place the strain on Arsenal forward of the Gunners’ conflict with Liverpool on Thursday.
