Fernandinho of Manchester City out for 4-6 weeks
A big blow has hit Manchester City as their Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho has suffered an injury and will be out for “four to six weeks.” It was reported that the player suffered a leg injury against Porto in the Champions League, which ended 3-1 in their favour. The information was made known by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
The Brazilian came on as a substitute in the 85th minute but had to be replaced deep into stoppage time. Manchester City is already without Kevin de Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Nathan Ake, Benjamin Mendy and Aymeric Laporte.
According to the head coach of the club when asked about the Brazilian’s injury he said: “It’s bad news.” “I think four to six weeks out, yes it is a big blow for us with these amount of games and no people there. But it is what it is.”
Fernandinho managed to walk off the pitch after his injury and headed straight down the tunnel. Midfielder De Bryune and defender Laporte are both expected to return to training on Thursday but it is not clear if they will be ready to face West Ham United on Saturday in the English Premier League.
The coach also said: “I think Kevin and Laporte start training tomorrow but I don’t know how they will be tomorrow and the next days so we will see.” “Unfortunately people came back but now we have lost another. “In three days we go to London and after we travel to France to play against Marseille and then Sheffield three days after. The schedules are so demanding and we need all the players.”