Gvardiol broken leg

Manchester City are facing a major shock in their defense as Josko Gvardiol is almost certain to miss the rest of the season with a broken leg injury.

The Croatian central defender suffered an injury during the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on the morning of January 5th.

This development has forced the Etihad Stadium team to accelerate their efforts in the transfer market, with Marc Guehi becoming their top target.

The Croatian central defender sustained an injury during the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on the morning of January 5th. After limping off the pitch, Gvardiol underwent a medical examination. The results showed he had fractured his right tibia and needed surgery, meaning he would be out of action for several months.

This is a major blow for Man City, especially after they just allowed Arsenal to extend their lead to six points in the Premier League title race.

This injury not only affects Man City's ambitions, but also threatens Gvardiol's chances of participating in next summer's World Cup. The Croatian national team is scheduled to face England in their opening match in Dallas, but the 23-year-old defender's ability to recover in time remains a big question mark.

This season, Gvardiol has been a crucial link in Manchester City's defense. He regularly partners with Ruben Dias, forming a central defensive pairing favored by manager Pep Guardiola. However, the problems don't end there, as Dias is also experiencing muscle issues and is being monitored for his availability.

With their defense severely depleted, Director of Football Hugo Viana has accelerated plans to approach Guehi. Previously, Man City only intended to join the race with several European giants to persuade the Crystal Palace captain as his contract was nearing expiration. Now, they are forced to consider spending money immediately in the January transfer window.

Currently, Man City only have Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov as fit central defenders. John Stones hasn't played since the beginning of December. To patch up the squad, Viana have recalled young defender Max Alleyne from Watford, while teenage talent Stephen Mfuni has yet to make his first-team debut.

The injury crisis is putting Man City in a passive position. Their transfer market decisions in the coming weeks could directly impact their entire season.

Source: https://znews.vn/gvardiol-gay-chan-post1617192.html