Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Ruben Dias will be unavailable for Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday. The star defender is set to miss four weeks due to an injury sustained during the Manchester United game.
Guardiola revealed, “Ruben Dias will be out with an injury for 3 to 4 weeks.” He further explained that Dias felt discomfort during the match against United and played for 75 minutes despite the pain. Unfortunately, this has led to his sidelining for the upcoming fixtures.
In Dias’ absence, Guardiola will rely on Manuel Akanji and John Stones, who will return to the squad for the clash against Aston Villa. The match will be crucial for Manchester City, who are looking to bounce back after a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in their previous outing.
As it stands, Man City is positioned 5th in the Premier League standings, trailing behind Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
This news comes at a critical time as City aims to remain competitive in the league while dealing with key player injuries. Ruben Dias’ absence will undoubtedly be felt, but Guardiola is confident his squad can rise to the occasion.
