Man City Injury Update: Latest News on Foden, Dias, and Nunes

Fresh injury concern adds to worrying Manchester derby defeat Latest Man City injury news: Phil Foden, Ruben Dias and Matheus Nunes Getty Images Alex Lancaster-Lennox 1 minute ago COMMENTS Manchester City’s injury woes continue as Phil Foden is the latest concern in what is proving to be a testing period for Pep Guardiola. Man City suffered a painful 2-0 defeat, their first in 13 games across all competitions, at the hands of a reinvigorated United side under newly appointed head coach Michael Carrick in the 198th Manchester Derby. Despite victories in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, it has not been an ideal start to the new year for Man City as an ever growing list of injuries threatens to derail their season. As a result, City will be without crucial players as they face Wolves and Tottenham in the Premier League as well as two Champions League matches all within the next two weeks. With Erling Haaland’s homecoming against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt fast approaching, as Saturday’s derby performance highlighted, Guardiola is in the midst of a defensive headache. Here is all the latest Manchester City injury news and return dates. Phil Foden Phil Foden was brought off at half-time after falling on his hand during the Manchester derby and reports suggested that he may have broken his hand. Read More Carrick issues new Man Utd challenge after dominant derby win Guardiola reacts to Dalot tackle and explains shock Haaland decision Man Utd vs Man City LIVE: Result and updates from Manchester derby Sponsored Little masterpieces: The ING Discerning Eye exhibition returns Guardiola tried to shut down the rumours when he was asked in the press conference about the potential injury. The Spaniard said: ​​”No, I don’t think so.” Potential return date: January 20 vs Bodo/Glimt (A) Matheus Nunes Matheus Nunes was replaced at the last minute against Manchester United by Rico Lewis after being taken ill. It only added to City’s continued defensive issues with a number of key back-line figures remaining absent. Fortunately for Pep’s defensive headache, he is expected to make his return in time for the squad trip to Norway. Potential return date: January 20 vs Bodo/Glimt (A) Josko Gvardiol The Croatian defender has been absent from the Man City line-up since they hosted Chelsea, with a reported tibial fracture to his right leg. While the club initially announced the 23-year-old would have surgery on the injury, they provided little update on his return. On Friday, Guardiola provided an update as his injuries continued to take their toll on his defensive line, saying, “Without John, without Ruben, without Josko, we're in a difficult situation [defensively] not for one game, but for a long, long period. Sidelined: Josko Gvardiol AFP via Getty Images “Ruben will be back soon, John, hopefully - we'll see, but Josko, no.” Guardiola was conservative with his estimation about when Gvardiol might make his next appearance. Potential return date: Unknown Ruben Dias Portuguese international Dias was taken off with ten minutes to go against Chelsea, with Nathan Ake taking his place at the heart of the City defence. At the time, the prognosis was unknown, but Guardiola solemnly described it as “not good” similar to Gvardiol, later confirming it was a hamstring issue. On Friday, Guardiola seemed positive about a return for Dias in the coming weeks. Potential return date: February 11 vs Fulham (H) John Stones The English defender is one of City’s longest absentees, having been absent since their thrilling 5-4 victory over Fulham at the start of December. On New Year’s Eve, Guardiola said John Stones would be out for “many months” and was not ready to return for their fixture against Sunderland. But ahead of their visit to Old Trafford, Guardiola provided an overall update on his defence, saying, “Ruben will be back soon, John, hopefully - we’ll see”. Potential return date: Unknown Savinho The Brazilian has been ruled out since New Year’s goalless draw with Sunderland, and has caused Guardiola even more headaches elsewhere in the squad. Guardiola hasn’t shared many updates since, but has said he will be out for at least six weeks due to it involving his quadricep. Potential return date: February 2026 Nico Gonzalez It's been a frustrating start to 2026 for Nico Gonzalez who came off injured against Sunderland on New Years day, before returning the following week against Brighton. Since then, Gonzalez has been missing from the City squad, with Guardiola confirming earlier last week that he had not made a full recovery. Man City are hopeful of welcoming Nico Gonzalez back from injury soon AFP via Getty Images Initially, it was believed he would be assessed on Friday ahead of the derby, but his return was delayed, and it is now hoped will be making a return in time for the Blues Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt. Potential return date: January 20 vs Bodo/Glimt (A) Oscar Bobb The Norwegian was ruled out of the Sunderland game at the start of the year after he was taken off within 20 minutes against Brentford in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. While it was thought Oscar Bobb would make a return in time for the Manchester derby, Guardiola provided an update on January 9. “He has not trained since the game against Brentford,” Guardiola said. It is believed the youngster will make his return in time for their visit to Tottenham. Potential return date: February 1 vs Tottenham (A) Mateo Kovacic Mateo Kovacic is City’s longest absentee. The Croatian midfielder is out with an ankle injury which he had successful surgery on back in November. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid man is progressing in his rehabilitation, and could be back in action by March. MORE ABOUT