Coach Pep Guardiola announced that Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva, and Josko Gvardiol were all injured during Manchester City’s first leg victory against Copenhagen in the Champions League’s 1/8 round. Manchester City defeated Copenhagen 3-1 on their home turf, giving them a significant edge ahead of the return leg on March 7.

However, this triumph came at a steep cost, as Jack Grealish sustained a groin injury and was forced to leave the field in the midst of the first half. Coach Guardiola also stated that Bernardo Silva, who was forced to leave the pitch in the second half, was injured. ankle. In addition, Josko Gvardiol has been in agony since before the match against Copenhagen and may be out for up to three weeks due to a ligament injury. “Bernardo sustained a terrible injury. Meanwhile, it appears that Jack Grealish has a sore groin muscle,” Guardiola told BBC Sport Five Live. “It’s unfortunate. He helped us play at the proper pace but had to leave the field quickly. Gvardiol’s position is extremely troubling, and he may have to miss three weeks.”

Manchester City has recently welcomed back key players Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and John Stones from injury. They now have fresh concerns. With Bernardo Silva and Grealish out, the midfield will be a major issue. Meanwhile, Gvardiol’s injury left the blue half of Manchester with only one left-back option: Nathan Ake. The injury occurs at a critical point in Manchester City’s season, just ahead of a challenging run of games ahead. Guardiola’s team will play an improving Chelsea side in the Premier League on Saturday before hosting Brentford next Tuesday. They will next travel to Bournemouth and Luton before meeting Manchester United in the derby and a crucial clash with Liverpool on March 10.