Manchester City faces new thigh and hamstring injury setbacks as five squad updates are announced.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad continues to struggle with injuries during the international break, with new updates highlighting ongoing challenges.

As the Premier League champions pause their club schedule, several players have joined their national teams for international fixtures. Key names like Erling Haaland (Norway), Stefan Ortega Moreno (first call-up for Germany), and Savinho and Ederson (Brazil) are set to represent their countries.

However, several players had to withdraw from their national squads, including Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from England, as well as Matheus Nunes, Manuel Akanji, and Jeremy Doku from Portugal, Switzerland, and Belgium, respectively.

While Guardiola takes a brief rest before an intense stretch of matches over the next three months, he’ll keep a close eye on Manchester City’s upcoming game against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium.

Some City players will focus on recovery over the break, while others are sidelined with more persistent injuries. According to The Athletic’s Sam Lee, Ruben Dias’s calf injury should not keep him out much longer. Similarly, Manuel Akanji, who withdrew from Switzerland’s squad due to fitness concerns, is not expected to miss any additional games.

John Stones is also reported to have a minor fitness issue, while Nathan Ake has sustained another hamstring injury and may face a longer absence. Jeremy Doku is dealing with a thigh problem shortly after returning from another injury.

Kevin De Bruyne aims to find consistent form as he recovers from a recent groin problem, and Kyle Walker has also struggled with fitness, reflected in his recent performances against teams like Bournemouth and Brighton.

After their Premier League match against Tottenham, Manchester City faces challenging fixtures against Liverpool and Aston Villa away, followed by Nottingham Forest at home.