Man City injury update: Rodri, Savinho, Oscar Bobb latest news and return dates | OneFootball

New signing suffered an issue in win the over Chelsea

Manchester City have not had the benefit of a perfect start to the season, when it comes to injuries.

Pep Guardiola was already without Rodri and Oscar Bobb for Sunday’s win at Chelsea, with a question mark over the Spanish midfielder’s comeback from a long summer break.

City then added Savinho to their list of worries after he limped off at Stamford Bridge.

However, they were able to hand Phil Foden a runout off the bench as Kyle Walker and John Stones joined the England man in the squad following their post-Euro 2024 breaks.

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Guardiola left Rodri at home for City’s win at Chelsea after saying he had “no chance” of playing.

The midfielder last appeared in the Euro 2024 final, when a hamstring injury forced him off at half time.

Back in training away from the main group, he is a major doubt to face Ipswich.

Guardiola said on Friday: “He's getting better. He's not with the group. Maybe today partial training but it's not good. I don't think [he will be ready for Ipswich] but we’ll see.”

Potential return date: August 24, vs Ipswich

Savinho

A promising first start in a City shirt was ended after 45 minutes for summer signing Savinho.

His manager insisted post-game that the issue is not significant but nonetheless described it as a long-running problem that Savinho has contended with before. He remains a doubt for the weekend.

Guardiola said of the Brazilian winger: “He feels better. I don't think he's completely top. He's been in training. We'll see today and tomorrow what we will do with him.”

Potential return date: August 24, vs Ipswich

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Oscar Bobb

Norwegian winger Bobb has undergone surgery on a broken leg which has put the buffers on what looked like a promising start to the season.

“It was in the training session and unfortunately he had a big impact and is injured,” Guardiola told reporters last week.

“He will have surgery and hopefully he will be well and we welcome him back as soon as possible in three, four months.

“We are so sad for him, but not because he was making an incredible pre-season, because that doesn’t matter, when [the] injury is a long time it is a problem and we’re looking forward to seeing him again as soon as possible. A good recovery as quick as possible and that’s all.”

Potential return date: November/December 2024