Dias, Rodri, Aguero, De Bruyne - Latest Man City injury news and possible return dates

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has made six changes to his Manchester City side as he looks to navigate a 21st consecutive victory.After the cagey win over West Ham at the weekend, which required Ruben Dias and John Stones goals to secure another win that took City 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League.City can extend that to 15, albeit for 24 hours, but will need to be better in attack against a Wolves side who have caused Guardiola's side problems in recent meetings - including

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola is tipping Sergio Aguero to still have a major impact on Manchester City ’s season. And the Blues boss also claims that off-key Kevin De Bruyne, like Aguero, still has to find his fluency, but will be back to his best given time.

straight to your inboxRuben Dias believes the team spirit in the Manchester City squad gives everyone the belief that they can score goals from all over the pitch.Dias has transformed City's defence since joining from Benfica in the summer, and it was his goal that opened the scoring in a tense first half against West Ham, converting Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant cross.On his first goal in a Blue shirt, Dias told City TV: "I'm very happy, more happy with the win but obviously very happy with my

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has recalled Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne to his Manchester City starting line up in search of a 20th straight win.West Ham will try to stop City's incredible run, with the Hammers on a decent run of their own. The Blues have had a quick turnaround from Wednesday's Champions League win over Borussia Monchengladbach, and Guardiola has stayed true to his pre-match assertion that he would make a number of changes.

straight to your inboxManchester City return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime, as they take on high-flying West Ham United at the Eithad Stadium.City only have one absentee going into this game, with Nathan Ake the only player unavailable for selection on Saturday, due to a hamstring injury.Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones are both likely to start after being rested completely in midweek, with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Sergio Aguero, Riyad Mahrez, Ferran Torres, Fernandino and others all

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves has claimed Gabriel Jesus is "the best reserve centre-forward in the world" and likened the Manchester City striker to Roberto Firmino.The Brazilian striker has often played second-fiddle to Sergio Aguero since arriving at the Etihad Stadium. However, despite Aguero's injuries, Jesus has still found himself regularly rotated, with Pep Guardiola often playing Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling or Bernardo Silva as a "false nine".

straight to your inboxManchester City are in superb form heading into their game against Arsenal on Sunday and will be hoping to record their 13th Premier League win in a row.Kevin De Bruyne could start for City this weekend after coming on as a second-half substitute against Everton, but Ilkay Gundogan is still doubtful due to a groin injury, whilst Nathan Ake is also expected to miss the game due to injury.John Stones and Oleksandar Zinchenko are both expected to return to the starting lineup

straight to your inboxMan City were handed multiple injury boosts in their midweek win over Everton.Kevin De Bruyne made an appearance off the bench in the match for what was his first game since January 20 and Ruben Dias started after missing last week's win over Spurs. Sergio Aguero was also on the substitutes bench again as he continues to feel his way back to fitness following his time on the sidelines with Covid-19.

straight to your inboxManchester City have the chance to go ten points clear at the top of the Premier League as they take on Everton at Goodison Park.City will be without Nathan Ake and likely without Ilkay Gundogan too, who had to be substituted in their win against Tottenham Hotspur, but Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho and Sergio Aguero could all be included in the matchday squad.Pep Guardiola's side are currently on a run of 11 consecutive league wins and have won their past five matches

straight to your inboxNot only were Manchester City buoyed by the return of Kevin De Bruyne to training on Tuesday, but there was another injury boost as Fernandinho looks to have taken a step closer towards his return. The club captain has missed the last two fixtures with 'niggles', with his absence more precautionary than anything else, and the Brazilian joined De Bruyne in training at the City Football Academy before they take on Everton tonight.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne will be included in Manchester City's squad to face Everton on Wednesday, as well as reasurring fans on Ilkay Gundogan's groin injury.Guardiola had earlier confirmed that De Bruyne was back in full training after missing the last seven games through injury, saying he was getting better as he stepped up his recovery.And expanding on De Bruyne's condition, Guardiola confirmed he would be available for selection against Everton on Wednesday

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has returned to full training for Manchester City as he steps up his recovery from injury - but Ilkay Gundogan has been ruled out of the upcoming Everton fixture this week. Talisman De Bruyne has missed City's last seven outings after suffering an injury in last month's win over Aston Villa, with Pep Guardiola placing a 'four to six week' timeframe on his absence.

straight to your inboxMan City return to Premier League action on Saturday, as they take on Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium, three days after their FA Cup exploits against Swansea City.City have a number of injury concerns ahead of the game against Spurs with Fernandinho, Rodri, Ruben Dias and Sergio Aguero all ruled as doubtful for this weekend, whilst Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake have been ruled out through injury.If neither of Fernandino or Rodri are fit enough to start, midfielder

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola could not confirm if Ruben Dias will be fit to face Tottenham as he waits for news on the extent of Rodri's injury. Dias missed his first match since moving to Manchester City from Benfica in September, absent from the matchday squad at Swansea after 30 consecutive appearances in them.

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has returned to individual training as he continues to recover from injury.Manchester City have been without their talisman for the last five games since picking up an injury in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa three weeks ago.

straight to your inboxManchester City's preparations for Anfield last season could not have been more chaotic.With Aymeric Laporte already ruled out for the game and no central defenders filling his shoes, Ederson pulled up in the Champions League encounter with Atalanta three days before to mean Pep Guardiola had to use a back five including Claudio Bravo and Angelino as well as Fernandinho out of position.The landscape could not be more different for Sunday's encounter.

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher says Ruben Dias should become the seventh centre-back to be named PFA Player of the Year.The Manchester City defender has been a rock in defence since joining from Benfica in the summer, keeping eight clean sheets in his last nine Premier League matches to help Pep Guardiola's side to the top of the Premier League table.Dias has also formed a solid partnership with a rejuvenated John Stones and Carragher paid tribute to the way the former Everton defender