Due to injuries, Manchester City is presently without Jeremy Doku, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, Rodri, and Kevin De Bruyne. Furthermore, as they get ready for their forthcoming Premier League game against Bournemouth on Saturday, Pep Guardiola is unsure of Savinho, Manuel Akanji, and Josko Gvardiol’s fitness. Guardiola has acknowledged the seriousness of his team’s injury problems and urged them to follow Rafael Nadal’s example and endure the suffering.
“There are situations where injuries can be serious, and caution is necessary,” Guardiola said during a press conference. But sometimes you have to play through your discomfort. Rafa Nadal has won numerous Grand Slam titles while playing through discomfort his entire career. Players in contemporary football must manage these circumstances or they will not be able to play at a high level on a regular basis, particularly when games are played every few days. Kevin’s situation is getting better; according to the doctor, he has improved in the past several days in terms of his pain.
He went on to say, “There are differences in player preparation. ‘I’m ready,’ some remark, while others may have a history of hurting themselves repeatedly. Then there are some who, despite their feelings, just keep on without question. This isn’t about concentration; rather, it’s about their capacity to handle everyday high levels of effort better than others.”
Manchester City is still leading the league in spite of their injury problems. However, after witnessing the significant investment made in the club at the Etihad Stadium, other teams might not feel much pity for Guardiola. On the other hand, since their best players aren’t playing, this can be a good chance for opponents to play City. City recently lost to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, and they have a tough schedule ahead of them, including games against Brighton, Sporting CP, and Bournemouth.
Manchester City has an outstanding record against the Cherries, going undefeated in all 21 meetings and winning the last 15, despite their apparent vulnerability as they go to Bournemouth.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 1st in the Premier League with 23 points.
In the last 9 games, it has won 7 times and drew twice. In its last match, Manchester City won 1-0 against Southampton.​​
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 20 goals and conceding 9.​
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday 9th of November in Falmer.​
