As Manchester City returned to their training ground duties on Thursday afternoon, Pep Guardiola found himself without seven key members of his first-team squad. This marked the team’s first training session since the international break, during which City players were spread out across various competitions.
The Premier League champions are gearing up for their upcoming match against bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers, aiming to continue their undefeated streak across all competitions. Despite their strong start to the season, City faced several setbacks in terms of player availability during their Thursday training session.
Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, Savinho, Kyle Walker, and Manuel Akanji were all notably absent from training, with injuries and late returns from international fixtures cited as reasons for their absence. However, there was some positive news as Nathan Ake returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury suffered earlier in the season.
As Guardiola prepares his team for the upcoming Premier League match, he is expected to provide updates on the status of the absent players during his pre-match press conference on Friday. This will give City fans a clearer picture of the squad’s readiness for their next challenge on Sunday afternoon.
