Man City injury crisis deepens as two players pull out of international squads

Manchester City has suffered two more injury setbacks ahead of the November international break.

The Citizens approach the two-week pause on the back of a four-game losing streak, spanning the Premier League, Champions League, and EFL Cup.

This is Pep Guardiola’s toughest stretch since joining Manchester City, and even in his managerial career, making the break a welcome relief for the team and its supporters.

A youthful City side was defeated in the Premier League on Saturday, as goals from Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley secured a comeback victory for Brighton & Hove Albion.

With points dropped in four of their opening 11 league games, the reigning champions now sit second in the Premier League, five points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

City’s injury crisis deepens ahead of the international break Ahead of the final international break of the year, City faces more injury setbacks, further threatening their season’s stability.

It’s been confirmed that midfielder Matheus Nunes, recently covering on the left wing, is unfit to join the Portugal squad.

As a result, the 26-year-old will miss Portugal’s UEFA Nations League A matches against Poland and Croatia over the next two weeks.

Adding to City’s injury list, center-back Manuel Akanji has withdrawn from Switzerland’s squad due to an injury sustained before the Brighton match.

The former Borussia Dortmund defender, who remained on the bench against Brighton, will now miss Switzerland’s games against Serbia and Spain in the Nations League.

Man City struggling amid ongoing injury issues Once one of the most formidable club sides, Manchester City now faces a steep challenge due to injuries.

The situation has been so critical that 19-year-old Jahmai Simpson-Pusey recently started in defense, underscoring City’s fitness concerns.

On Saturday, Guardiola’s bench featured several young players, including Jacob Wright, Josh Wilson-Esbrand, and James McAtee.