Manchester City Suffer Injury Setback Despite Thrilling 2-1 Win Over Wolves

Manchester City’s dramatic 2-1 victory at Wolves came with a price, as manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that key players Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne are set to miss their midweek Champions League clash against Sparta Praha.

The match at Molineux Stadium saw the home side take an early lead through Jørgen Strand Larsen. However, Manchester City’s resilience paid off as Joško Gvardiol equalized for the visitors. In a stunning turn of events, John Stones scored a 95th-minute winner to seal the three points for Manchester City.

Guardiola’s post-match press conference was dominated by questions about the fitness of Walker and De Bruyne. The Spanish manager provided an update, saying, “I don’t think they will be ready [for midweek against Sparta Praha in the Champions League]. We have a few days of training, but I don’t think so.”

Manchester City’s win over Wolves was crucial in maintaining their position in the Premier League table. The victory ensures they remain in second place, just behind leaders Liverpool. The Citizens will be looking to build on this momentum, despite the injury setbacks, as they face a busy schedule ahead.

The loss of Walker and De Bruyne is a significant blow to Manchester City’s chances in the Champions League. Guardiola will be hoping that his players can recover quickly and regain their fitness in time for the critical encounter against Sparta Praha. For now, Manchester City will have to rely on their squad depth to navigate the challenging fixture schedule.

As the season heats up, Manchester City will be aiming to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the table. The injury to Walker and De Bruyne adds an extra layer of complexity to their title chase. However, with their victory over Wolves, the Citizens have shown that they have the resilience and determination to overcome adversity and come out on top.