Pep Guardiola will have to make the most of all his managerial brilliance as Manchester City prepare to take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals.
03.04.2024 - 05:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City will remain without Ederson and Kyle Walker for Aston Villa's visit to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
Ederson hasn't played since early March in the 1-1 draw at Anfield with Liverpool. He picked up a thigh injury after colliding with striker Darwin Nunez.
Walker, meanwhile, was forced off with a leg muscle issue during England's friendly with Brazil. John Stones, on the other hand, could feature after coming off during England's draw with Belgium.
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When asked about the potential availability on the trio, boss Pep Guardiola said: "I don’t think so. John maybe, the other two no chance. He [John] has to feel fully fit. But the injury was less than we expected. We’ll see. For today or maybe for the next games he’ll be ready." And with Guardiola's update in mind, MEN Sport has taken a look at the latest from the treatment room.
Injury: Unspecified.
Potential return date: Unknown.
What Guardiola has said: "Injured. Hopefully he will be back soon. I don’t know exactly the timing. For sure, the next games he won’t be ready."
Injury: Leg.
Possible return date: Unknown.
What Guardiola has said: N/A.
Injury: Adductor.
Potential return date: Aston Villa (H) - April 3.
What Guardiola has said: "He [John] has to feel fully fit. But the injury was less than we expected. We’ll see. For today or maybe for the next games he’ll be ready."
Injury: Hamstring.
Potential return date: Unknown.
What Guardiola has said: N/A.
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