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“Not Ready Yet, But Feels Better” – Guardiola on Ruben Dias’ Recovery Ahead of FA Cup
Ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup match against Salford City on Saturday, January 11, manager Pep Guardiola has shared some positive updates regarding the club’s injury list.
City has faced a number of injury setbacks, with several key players spending time off the pitch.
However, Guardiola expressed relief that the situation is improving.
Speaking at a press conference, he confirmed that while some players are still recovering, the team is slowly regaining strength.
One of the players in focus is Ruben Dias, who has been sidelined for some time.
Guardiola revealed that although Dias is feeling better, he won’t be ready to feature against Salford.
“Not yet. He feels better but not ready. I don’t know when,” the manager said.
In better news, Guardiola spoke about young player Oscar Bobb, who has recently recovered from a fracture.
Bobb is now back in training with the team, which is a major boost.
“He is training with the team partially. That’s good news for us. It was a fractured bone.
Now that it’s healed, he’s fine, but good news is he’s back,” Guardiola added.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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