Pep Guardiola reveals Manchester City injury blow ahead of Chelsea clash

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Manchester City faced Copenhagen in the Champions League round of 16 first leg game on Tuesday and celebrated a 3-1 win.

Kevin De Bruyne was involved in all of City’s three goals as he scored one and provided two assists for the others, while Bernardo Sivla and Phil Foden also got their names on the scoresheet.

City now prepare to face Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Ahead of the game, Pep Guardiola provided an update on Jack Grealish, who started the clash against Copenhagen, however, was taken off at the 21st minute due to injury.

While, Silva also picked up a knock during the game.

“Bernardo [Silva] has a big knock,” Guardiola told the BBC.

“Looks like a muscular [injury] for Jack Grealish. It is a pity. He helped us to play at the right tempo. He felt it when he rolled on the grass. They know”