Manchester City’s injury woes have deepened further, with Pep Guardiola confirming that midfielder Mateo Kovacic could be sidelined for up to a month after picking up a fresh problem during the club’s recent run of fixtures.
Softfootball understands the Croatian international’s absence adds to an already lengthy list of unavailable players at the Etihad, arriving at a particularly difficult time for a squad already struggling for consistency this season.
Guardiola confirmed Kovacic will now undergo treatment, with the expectation that he’ll be out of action for approximately four weeks before returning to full training.
The timing couldn’t be worse for City, who face a notoriously congested festive fixture schedule that typically punishes squads lacking depth. Kovacic’s ability to control tempo in midfield has been a key part of City’s setup in recent seasons, and his absence will test the resilience of a squad already showing signs of strain.
