In a significant blow to Manchester City, three of their top players will be unavailable for the next three matches due to serious injuries. This news comes on the heels of a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League, marking the team’s third consecutive loss in all competitions [[3]](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/13249287/man-citys-heavy-loss-to-sporting-cp-takes-them-to-dark-place-and-shows-problems-facing-pep-guardiola).
1. **Ruben Dias**: The Portuguese defender is dealing with a muscular injury and has been ruled out for at least the next two matches. Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Dias will not return until after the upcoming international break, with a potential return date set for November 23 against Tottenham [[1]](https://sports.yahoo.com/report-manchester-city-injury-updates-153000676.html)[[2]](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/premier-league/news/man-city-injury-crisis-eight-stars-when-could-return-pep-guardiola/bb769ae64a08af6504de9ac8).
2. **John Stones**: Another key defensive player, Stones is struggling with a foot problem. Although he played in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham, he missed the recent match against Bournemouth and is uncertain for the next two fixtures. Guardiola stated, “I don’t know if he’ll be back for the next two games” [[1]](https://sports.yahoo.com/report-manchester-city-injury-updates-153000676.html).
3. **Jack Grealish**: The winger has been sidelined since sustaining an injury during training prior to the Champions League match against Sparta Prague. His return remains uncertain, and he is expected to miss the next few games as he continues his recovery [[1]](https://sports.yahoo.com/report-manchester-city-injury-updates-153000676.html)[[2]](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/premier-league/news/man-city-injury-crisis-eight-stars-when-could-return-pep-guardiola/bb769ae64a08af6504de9ac8).
The absence of these three players comes at a critical time for Manchester City, who are struggling to find form. The team has faced mounting injury issues, which have forced Guardiola to rely on a smaller squad, including academy graduates, to fill the gaps left by injured stars [[2]](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/premier-league/news/man-city-injury-crisis-eight-stars-when-could-return-pep-guardiola/bb769ae64a08af6504de9ac8)[[3]](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/13249287/man-citys-heavy-loss-to-sporting-cp-takes-them-to-dark-place-and-shows-problems-facing-pep-guardiola). The upcoming fixtures against Brighton and Hove Albion, Feyenoord, and Tottenham will test the depth of the squad as they aim to turn their fortunes around.
As City navigates this challenging period, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the team adapts to the loss of key players and whether they can regain their competitive edge.
Learn more:
1. [Report: Manchester City Injury Updates – Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/report-manchester-city-injury-updates-153000676.html)
2. [Man City injury crisis: The eight stars laid up for Pep Guardiola’s champions and when they could return | Sporting News](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/premier-league/news/man-city-injury-crisis-eight-stars-when-could-return-pep-guardiola/bb769ae64a08af6504de9ac8)
3. [Man City’s heavy loss to Sporting CP takes them to ‘dark place’ and shows problems facing Pep Guardiola | Football News | Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/13249287/man-citys-heavy-loss-to-sporting-cp-takes-them-to-dark-place-and-shows-problems-facing-pep-guardiola)
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