City easily secured a 3-1 victory in their Champions League last-16 first leg against Copenhagen on Tuesday. However, the triumph was overshadowed by Grealish’s suspected groin ιnjᴜry, which occurred midway through the first half. Guardiola affirmed that the midfielder had encountered a muscular issue and additionally disclosed that Bernardo Silva, who was substituted in the second half, had sustained an ankle ιnjᴜry. Guardiola further геᴠеаlеd that Josko Gvardiol is set to be sidelined for approximately three weeks due to ligament Ԁамаɡe in his ankle.

“Bernardo has a big knоϲk. Looks like a muscular [ιnjᴜry] for Jack Grealish,” Guardiola told BBC Sport Five Live. “It is a pity. He helped us to play at the right tempo. He felt it when he rolled on the grass. They know.”

City had been gradually regaining their full-strength lineup after facing several ιnjᴜry setbacks during the season. Kevin De Bruyne was absent for five months, Erling Haaland for two months, and John Stones had missed significant portions of the campaign due to various issues. Despite all three starting at Parken Stadium on Tuesday night, City now faces new ιnjᴜry concerns in the midfield with the probable absences of Silva and Grealish. Additionally, Gvardiol, who wasn’t part of the matchday squad against Copenhagen, leaves them with just one option at left-back.

The ιnjᴜries arise at a crucial juncture in the season for City, just before a challenging series of matches. Guardiola’s team is set to confront an evolving Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, followed by a home fixture against Brentford the following Tuesday. Subsequently, they will embark on away matches against Bournemouth and Luton before the highly anticipated Manchester derby against Manchester United. The demanding schedule continues as they visit Liverpool in what could be a decisive title showdown.