Manchester City’s injury list remains a concern for Pep Guardiola, but there’s a silver lining as Savinho’s ankle injury appears to be a minor sprain. While he’ll miss the upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth and likely the Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon, he could return as early as November 9 against Brighton. If his recovery progresses well, he should be fully fit for the Spurs match on November 23.
Savinho’s rapid rise at City has made him a vital member of the Brazilian national team, and his fitness boost will be welcome news for Selecao coach Dorival Junior ahead of November’s World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay. With five assists across 13 games this season for City, Savinho’s creativity has been a highlight, and he’ll look to continue his momentum once back.
City’s recent EFL Cup outing against Tottenham has exacerbated their injury troubles. Ruben Dias was substituted at halftime with an unknown issue, Josko Gvardiol picked up a head knock, and Manuel Akanji suffered a calf problem during warm-ups. Key players like Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker, Jeremy Doku, Rodri, and Oscar Bobb were also sidelined. However, Akanji’s improved fitness is a positive sign as City aim to extend their narrow lead over Liverpool in the Premier League during the upcoming clash at Bournemouth.
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