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Premier League | Gameweek 14
Dec 4, 2024 at 7.30pm UK
Etihad Stadium
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Man City
vs.
Nott'm Forest

Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Nottingham Forest clash: Rodri, Kovacic, Stones latest

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture with Nottingham Forest.

Manchester City are back in action on Wednesday night when they square off against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola's side suffered a fourth successive defeat in the top flight on Sunday evening as they succumbed 2-0 at the home of leaders and rivals Liverpool.

City now sit 11 points adrift of the Merseyside giants in the Premier League table, as well as being just one point above their next opponents in fifth place as they bid to ensure that they do not drop further down the standings.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Nuno Espirito Santo's side


Rodri

Manchester City' Rodri reacts after sustaining an injury on September 22, 2024© Imago

Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown

Man City are set to be without influential midfielder Rodri for the rest of the season after he suffered knee ligament damage in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September.

However, the Spaniard has since offered a positive update on hia recovery and has set a new target for when he wishes to return.


Oscar Bobb

Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024© Imago

Status: Out
Type of injury: Leg fracture
Possible return date: Unknown

Oscar Bobb sustained a fracture to a bone in his leg during a training session in August and Guardiola has revealed that the attacker is targeting a return between January and February of next year.


Mateo Kovacic

Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic on November 5, 2024© Imago

Status: Out
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: December 21 (vs. Aston Villa)

Guardiola revealed last week that Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic had entered the treatment room with an unspecified issue, and he is facing a race against time to be back before Christmas.


John Stones

Manchester City's John Stones celebrates on October 20, 2024© Imago

Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Unspecified
Possible return date: December 4 (vs. Nottingham Forest)

Since coming off at half time in the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur with an unspecified problem, Stones has missed the last two matches. As it stands, it is unclear when the defender will return.


MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Man City have no players suspended for this match.


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Manchester City
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Nottingham Forest
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