Prior to Sunday’s pivotal Premier League matchup with Arsenal, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be hoping to welcome back his international players without any long-term injury
John Stones
Stones was substituted out of Tuesday night’s 2-2 tie between England and Belgium quite early. At Wembley Stadium, he lasted only five minutes until Joe Gomez took his place. The defender was seen holding his right leg and making a couple of passes.
Walker Kyle
In the first half of the Three Lions match against Brazil, Walker was substituted out due to an injury that England manager Gareth Southgate was awaiting more information on. The right-back wasn’t sure “whether it’s just tightness,” according to him.
Walker was not included in the team for Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Belgium.
Erling Haaland
It has been revealed that Erling Haaland might be a City injury doubt. There were concerns about a possible injury when the striker was seen in Norway’s training session looking as though he was having difficulty participating.
Though he missed a penalty, he played 75 minutes in the 2-1 loss to the Czech Republic and an additional hour in the 1-1 tie with Slovakia.
De Bruyne Kevin
Due to a groin injury, Kevin De Bruyne was unable to play in City’s victory over Newcastle. Consequently, he was also left out of the Belgium team prior to the international break.
De Bruyne will try to play against Arsenal over the next week while he heals from his injury. When Guardiola addresses the media again the following week, it is anticipated that he will offer an update on the midfield player.
Possible date of return: end of March/beginning of April.
Ederson
Ederson’s leg ailment has kept him out of play. On March 10, during the 1-1 tie with Liverpool, the Brazilian suffered the injury.
Ederson missed City’s FA Cup match against Newcastle as a result. The goalkeeper’s absence was originally predicted to last three to four weeks, but there is still a chance that he will be healthy enough to play against Arsenal in the first match following the international break.
Potential return date: Arsenal (H) – March 31.
