Manchester City will return to the Etihad Stadium for their first game of 2024 as they host Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup this Sunday. Memories of their triumph over Manchester United at Wembley last season in the same competition still resonate positively within Pep Guardiola’s team. Having secured two trophies already in the year, they were aiming for an unprecedented Triple Crown.
Huddersfield Town stands in their way to progress to the fourth round this season. Darren Moore’s team is struggling just above the relegation zone and is facing challenges in the second tier. While City is the favorite, they are apprehensive about several injuries leading up to the game. The latest updates from the injury room have been compiled by MEN Sport.
Bernardo Silva’s absence is due to illness, with no specific return date provided yet.
Regarding Jeremy Doku’s muscular injury, Guardiola mentioned that Doku is feeling considerably better, raising hopes of his availability for the upcoming match against Huddersfield Town on January 7.
Erling Haaland, recovering from a foot injury, has trained during the week, but Guardiola is cautious about rushing his return. He might not be ready for the weekend fixture but could possibly return on January 13 against Newcastle United.
John Stones, grappling with an ankle injury, is improving, but Guardiola indicated that he’s not yet prepared to resume training, with no definite return date set.
Additionally, Kalvin Phillips, Matheus Nunes, and Scott Carson are also dealing with illnesses, with their return dates unspecified, potentially impacting their availability for upcoming games.
