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West Hamvs.Man City

sportsmole.co.uk, 28 August 2024, 09:06
Manchester City will be bidding to make it three wins from three matches at the start of their 2024-25 Premier League season when they head to West Ham United on Saturday.

The Citizens have overcome Chelsea and Ipswich Town in their opening two games of the campaign, with Erling Haaland netting a hat trick against the latter last time out.

Pep Guardiola's side, who currently sit top of the table, will now be aiming to secure another three points ahead of the September international break.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with West Ham, who were 2-0 winners over Crystal Palace last time out.

Oscar Bobb

Status: Out

Type of injury: Leg fracture

Possible return date: Unknown

Bobb, who is firmly in Guardiola's first-team plans for the 2024-25 campaign, is facing three to four months on the sidelines after he sustained a fracture to a bone in his leg during a recent training session.

Rodri

Status: Minor doubt

Type of issue: Fitness

Possible return date: August 31 (vs. West Ham)

Rodri has not yet featured for Man City this season, having returned late to training due to his involvement for Spain at Euro 2024, but the midfielder is expected to be back in the fold for this match.

Mateo Kovacic

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Knock

Possible return date: August 31 (vs. West Ham)

Kovacic was forced off in the early stages of the second half against Ipswich due to a knock, but the Croatia international is expected to have recovered in time for this contest.

Phil Foden

Status: Minor doubt

Type of injury: Illness

Possible return date: August 31 (vs. West Ham)

Foden was not involved in the clash with Ipswich due to an illness, but the England international is expected to have recovered in time for the trip to West Ham this weekend.

MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Manchester City have no suspended players for this match.

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