Man City confirm significant injury setback after Chelsea draw
News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJanuary 5, 2026 20:59 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin
Gvardiol injured vs Chelsea
Manchester City has announced that Josko Gvardiol will be out of action for an extended period following surgery for a tibial fracture in his right leg.
The Croatian picked up this injury during the latter part of the Premier League match against Chelsea. The Cityzens have now revealed unfortunate news concerning their adaptable defender. A statement on the club’s official page reads: “Manchester City FC can confirm that Josko Gvardiol has suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg.” In addition to Gvardiol, Ruben Dias also incurred a muscle injury during the match against the Blues, and an official update on the Portuguese player is anticipated soon. Dias is likely to be unavailable for the upcoming league match against Brighton & Hove Albion, leading to a potentially new centre-back duo of Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov. Both players have seen limited action in the league as Dias and Gvardiol have been the usual centre-back pairing. They will face a considerable challenge in the upcoming fixtures.
Published: 2026-01-06 01:59:00
source: www.eyefootball.com
