De Bruyne, Rodri, Ake - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of Fulham clash
All of the latest injury news as Man City prepare to host Fulham in the Premier League
Man City welcome Fulham to the Etihad Stadium this afternoon looking to maintain the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a win.
Pep Guardiola's side have drawn their last two Premier League games with Arsenal and Newcastle, but will hope a 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League will act as the springboard to getting back to winning ways domestically.
Guardiola has some decisions to make with his team selection but will be without four first team players for the visit of the in-form Cottagers. He will be able to call on Erling Haaland, though, after he confirmed he would be fit for the clash after suffering a knock earlier in the week.
With that in mind, MEN Sport have rounded up the latest Man City injury news and return dates as we look at the state of the club's treatment table ahead of their clash with Fulham.
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Kevin De Bruyne
Injury: Pelvis
What we know: De Bruyne has missed City's last four matches since suffering a pelvic injury against Inter Milan in the Champions League last month.
Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco has confirmed De Bruyne has asked to miss the next two international camps in October and November to manage his fitness but Guardiola is hopeful he will return to action for City in the meantime.
It won't be today, though, as he confirmed De Bruyne would be one of four players missing at the Etihad.
What Pep Guardiola has said: "[It affected] the balance for the upper body and lower body. It's not a big issue but still not good," the manager said. "He knows his body, every player knows it. Especially in that age and after the tough surgery.
"It will be the same with Rodri. I know from my experience, when you have long injuries, after that you have to be careful. The problem with Kevin is just the consequences of the last surgery when he was five months out.
"When that happens, your body becomes unbalanced. Something is right, left. You have to work out of the pitch a lot to make your body as balanced as possible. You cannot play every three days. Because after one year will be perfect. He decide for himself what is best for him. Because the best for him is the best for national team." (October 4)
Potential return date: Wolves (A) - October 20
Rodri
Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
What we know: Before the game in Bratislava, John Stones revealed he spoke with Rodri recently and he discovered the Spaniard's surgery was successful. Rodri is now on the long road to recovery and won't play for City again this season.
Potential return date: August 2025
Oscar Bobb
Injury: Fractured Leg
What we know: The Norwegian suffered his leg break in August after being City's star player of pre-season. Guardiola had high hopes for the young winger this season and is optimistic Bobb will play some part over the festive period.
Potential return date: December
Nathan Ake
Injury: Hamstring
What we know: Ake looked to be in severe pain after coming off with a hamstring injury during the last international break while representing the Netherlands. Guardiola was unimpressed he returned injured and he is expected to return after the international break.
What Guardiola has said: "We expect him back after the international break. Nathan isn't like Phil Foden or another player who is two training sessions and fit. He needs time. I think the information I had yesterday is that he started training on the pitch." (October 4)
Potential return date: Wolves (A) - October 20