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Manchester City's injury
The Cityzens are in a well-publicised dismal run, with one win in 11 matches riddled with losses, the latest coming in defeat to city rivals Manchester United.
A key causal factor in Manchester City’s form is their injury crises. Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is out for the rest of the season, and defenders are increasingly few and far between, with Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, John Stones, and now Dias all out.
They have added a new name to the infirmary list, with Portugal international suffering an injury that will keep him out of action for weeks.
Dias started in defence during the defeat to the Red Devils and according to Guardiola, he dies not expect an easy return.
What Guardiola
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"He's out for a long time," Guardiola told reporters.
"Three or four weeks—muscular issue. [He played] 75 minutes against United and felt something but he is so strong so stayed on the pitch and is now injured.”