Injury update confirms that City Stars run against the time to return

Manchester City's offer to end the season with silver collects pace, but your efforts are still shaped by a number of disruptive injuries. When Pep Guardiola's team booked a third FA Cup appearance in a row with a win over Nottingham Forest in a row, the lack of important players in the background.

The latest update of Man City injuries indicates that some important returns are getting closer, but others are frustrating out of reach.

Haaland Recovery progress slowly

The suitability of Erling Haaland remains a persistent problem. Since Haaland suffered an ankle injury to Bournemouth last month last month, he has not yet had to return to team training.

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“He feels better,” said Guardiola last week. “I said, before I don't know when. It is not a convenient injury. You have some turn in your ankle and then record. It is not comfortable. He is not a small guy, but he gets better step by step. Nevertheless, he doesn't train with the team, but we will see how he does.”

Haaland's power and physicality are crucial for the attack by City, but every return to the Premier League final remains questioned.

Potential return date: at the end of May 2025

Stones and ake fight against time

John Stones, another absentee, has not played after Real Madrid's bruises has not played since the bruise. His thigh injury did not require surgery, but the projected recreational bar put it out for up to ten weeks. Guardiola were not made available to any new updates, although a return in the early May was forecast.

Potential return date: May 2025

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In the meantime, Nathan Ake's season was enforced with injury problems. A foot injury in the FA Cup against Plymouth increased its long list of muscle concerns this season. Operation was necessary, and the hopes of the Dutch to show again in the Premier League hang on a thread.

Potential return date: at the end of May 2025

Further setbacks for Bobb and Rodri

Oscar Bobb's first team opportunities were repeatedly overthrown in this campaign. A broken leg that suffered from the previous season derails its development and a fresh thigh injury has ruled out again. Reports indicate that it is doubtful whether Bobb will play again before summer.

Potential return date: at the end of May 2025

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The most sensitive problem remains Rodri. The balloon d'Or-winner midfielder, who has been equipped with an ACL injury since September, strengthens its training pollution. Guardiola is cautious to fall back.

“He does every training session that he does with us,” said Guardiola. “But I don't know. Rodri wants [to play] But the doctor has to say: “Pep, you have the green light to give him minutes.” In this case I want to rely on the doctors. “

In view of the global World Cup of the club, City wants to carefully proceed with its valuable midfielder.

Potential return date: June 2025

Live from Man City Living: A balancing act for Guardiola

While City was completed without some of her headliners, the injuries have undeniably shaped the rhythm of their season. Each update underlines a precarious balance: fame, but not at the expense of long -term health.

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As a FA Cup final and the last section of the Premier League campaign approach, Guardiola face difficult decisions when and how he can integrate his injured stars again.

At the moment the news is patience – but the clock ticks.