Dias sidelined with Gvardiol
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Nottingham Forest have seen the PGMO accept that an error was made during the club’s 1-2 home defeat to Manchester City in December.The controversy has been a talking point in the weeks since
Ruben Dias should have received a second yellow card and been sent off in Manchester Citys game against Nottingham Forest just after Christmas, the PGMO have admitted.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol is set for a lengthy injury layoff after suffering a fractured tibia (shinbone) in his right leg. City confirmed the Croatia international will undergo surgery later this week, the results of which would give the full extent of the diagnosis and potential timeframe for absence.
It’s a tough blow for Manchester City, already struggling with defensive setbacks. After losing Joško Gvardiol for an extended period, the Citizens will now also have to cope without Rúben Dias,
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said he has "concerns" after a number of defenders suffered injuries in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias were both forced off in the second half as Enzo Fernández scored a stoppage-time equaliser at the Etihad Stadium.
After 20 Premier League games, are we seeing the cost of Guardiola asking the same City players to make such frequent visits to the well?
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Man City confirm Gvardiol injury severity as Guardiola targets January replacement
Manchester City have confirmed that Joško Gvardiol has suffered a serious tibial fracture to his right leg, dealing a significant blow to Pep Guardiola’s side at a crucial stage of the season.