Three of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s players are reportedly very close to making a full recovery from their injuries.Read full article
However, they won’t be ready for their Champions League debut.
On Tuesday at the Etihad, City will face Red Star Belgrade as they begin their title defence.
John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, and Jack Grealish were the three players Guardiola was hoped would return in time for the game.
While Kovacic, a summer addition, has been out with a back injury, the English duo, who were crucial to the triple success, have been recovering from thigh problems.
They are improving now, not in the future. We need it for the games in Nottingham or the future.
Without them, we shown our worth, but we’re hoping they’ll return soon since we need the competition.
To compete with Jeremy [Doku], Jack must have the desire to play well in order to make the team, Guardiola told reporters on Monday.
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