Man City Injury Crisis: Rúben Dias Out 4–6 Weeks as Gvardiol Suffers Long Layoff

Manchester City suffer a huge defensive blow

Manchester City’s season has taken another major twist after Pep Guardiola confirmed Rúben Dias will miss around four to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
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Worse still, City also confirmed Josko Gvardiol has a lower-leg fracture, leaving the champions stretched in defence heading into a demanding run of fixtures.
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What Guardiola said

Guardiola acknowledged the growing list of absences and the challenge it creates, especially with key matches arriving quickly.
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Why this matters for the title race

City are second in the Premier League and the injuries arrive at a time when margins are tight at the top.
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With centre-back options limited, January transfer talk has intensified—particularly around possible defensive reinforcements.
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Key takeaway: City’s immediate priority is survival through the schedule—staying solid defensively while they wait for key players to return.