Manchester City is set for a challenging week, with Pep Guardiola providing a grim injury update that leaves the Premier League champions with a severely depleted defense.
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This development comes as City prepares for two critical fixtures: a Champions League showdown against Juventus and the Manchester derby against United.
City’s Defensive Crisis
Manchester City enters a pivotal week with just three senior defenders fit, compounded by Rico Lewis’s suspension following his red card against Crystal Palace.
Manager Pep Guardiola has expressed concern over the lack of depth, revealing that injuries have hampered his ability to rotate players during this demanding period.
City’s struggles this season are evident as they sit fourth in the Premier League table, eight points behind leaders Liverpool.
Guardiola’s Optimistic Challenge
Despite the setbacks, Guardiola has urged his squad to embrace the challenge, emphasizing resilience.
He acknowledged the difficulties ahead, particularly with matches against Juventus in the Champions League and the highly anticipated Manchester derby, but remains hopeful that overcoming these hurdles will bring a unique sense of satisfaction
