Manchester City are eagerly awaiting the return of several key players from injury ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash with Brentford at the Etihad Stadium. Last month, Pep Guardiola’s side secured a victory against West Ham before the international break.
Over the past two weeks, many City players have been on international duty, and now Guardiola hopes for a significantly improved injury list as the team prepares to face Brentford.
*MEN Sport* has provided an update on City’s current injured players and their expected return dates ahead of the weekend match.
– **Nathan Ake**: The defender sustained a hamstring injury during the Netherlands-Germany Nations League match on Tuesday, leaving the field on a stretcher. The severity of the injury is still unknown.
**Potential return date**: Unknown.
– **Phil Foden**: Foden missed matches against Ipswich Town and West Ham before the break and was also withdrawn from England’s squad due to illness. City hope the 24-year-old will be fit for the match against Brentford.
**Potential return date**: Brentford (home) – September 14.
– **Rodri**: After an extended break following a busy season, Rodri returned to the bench for the win over West Ham and played for Spain during the international break. City expect him to be available for the Brentford game.
**Potential return date**: Brentford (home) – September 14.
– **Savinho**: The Brazilian missed the win against West Ham due to a knee injury, having featured in the first two matches of the season against Chelsea and Ipswich. City are hopeful he will be ready after the international break.
**Potential return date**: Brentford (home) – September 14.
