Manchester City have a lot of injury concerns heading into the FA Cup final with Manchester United.
The historic FA Cup final will be the first between the two Manchester clubs. Not only will there be bragging rights, but it runs deeper with City having the ability to potentially equal United’s treble record.
Erik ten Hag’s men will be desperate to foil their noisy neighbours’ dream season. Ten Hag gave a rousing speech at the end of the Fulham game which has fired up fans and players alike heading into next Saturday.
City’s latest injury update will also fire up and give United fans belief. A lot of their key players are doubtful for the huge derby. More on this below.
Manchester City injuries ahead of FA Cup final
The Athletic confirmed that the five players with injury issues ahead of the final with the Red Devils are Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Jack Grealish, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake.
Speaking with Man City’s media team following their defeat on the final day to Brentford, Pep gave an update on these players.
“We have four or five players with niggles, not big injuries, but they are injuries,” said Guardiola.
“The guys who didn’t play didn’t here were really, really exhausted the day before and mentally, they were completely drained.
“The guys who are in Manchester – Ruben didn’t train for 10 days, Jack Grealish, as well.
“After the game against Brighton, Kevin felt the same feelings that he had before, weeks ago when he could not play a few games. It is what it is.”
United will be licking their lips at some of these names potentially out. A weakened City side could easily be beatable. We’d like to think that even with a full-strength City squad, Erik ten Hag’s men will give them a great game.
However, it’s undeniable without these players it’ll be a big help.
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