Double blow for Manchester City
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Bad: Jack Grealish hurt his groin. EPA/Liselotte Sabroe DENMARK OUT
Manchester City’s 3-1 Champions League last 16 win over Copenhagen on Tuesday night came at a big cost and now coach Pep Guardiola is sweating over the fitness of Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva.
Grealish suffered a groin injury and Silva bruised his ankle in the first-leg clash, as they prepare to host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday
While Silva also left the field after a dangerous tackle, his injury is not that severe as that of Grealish.
Of Grealish, Guardiola says “It’s a pity because in these types of games we need this type of tempo, the control. Bernardo [Silva] and Jack help us a lot to make an extra pass in the attack.
Injury updates from @PepTeam 💬
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 13, 2024
"Bernardo has a big knock on his ankle. I didn't speak to the doctor but it looks like it's muscular for Jack [Grealish]." pic.twitter.com/v4K6VMRUTt
“It [the injury] was a pity but it is what it is.”
Kevin de Bruyne, meanwhile, scored the opener and played a part in the two subsequent goals, with Guardiola adding of the Belgian: “The biggest players appear on the biggest stages, it’s the hour of truth in the last 16 of the Champions League.”
A dazzling display by Bernardo tonight! 💫 pic.twitter.com/UOPljUSduQ
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 13, 2024