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The coach of Manchester City, Pep Guardiolacalmed concerns about the seriousness of an ankle problem suffered by the Brazilian winger Savinho amid an injury crisis for the Premier League champions.
“It was a blow,” he said. Guardiola. “A strong one but it’s not fractured.”
Savinho cried as he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher during City’s 2-1 defeat to Tottenham in the English League Cup on Wednesday.
Manuel Akanji he was injured in the warm-up for that match, having been struggling with a knee problem. Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker and Oscar Bobb They were already on the injured list and will not play on Saturday against the Bournemouth.
Jeremy Doku also works on the sidelines, while Guardiola said that Ruben Dias has been playing with a problem. After Wednesday’s defeat, Guardiola He said it was the worst injury situation he has experienced since joining City in 2016. “We are not the only club in the world that has injuries,” Guardiola said.
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“We have many in certain departments and certain positions, but it is what it is. I have told the team many times: ‘Guys, try not to feel sorry for ourselves.’ The challenge is there.”
However, the injury situation will not force Guardiola to enter the transfer market in the new year. “Maybe in January we will have the entire squad fit, except Rodri the best Oscar“, said.
“Maybe we are all together, the squad is sufficient, it is complete, it is beautiful, it is top and everyone is completely focused and in shape,” he concluded.
