Manchester City will have to return to action without mainstay central defender Ruben Dias this weekend, Pep Guardiola has confirmed on Friday afternoon.The reigning Premier League champions return

Pep Guardiola confirms double Man City injury blows before Chelsea showdown - Premier League champions host Blues in heavyweight fixture on Saturday

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Ruben Dias has suffered a potentially major injury ahead of Manchester City ’s Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday. City take on Chelsea at the Etihad just a few days after blowing a two goal lead to lose 4-2 to PSG in the Champions League.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku are out of their game with Chelsea Etihad training campus, Manchester, UK

Goals from substitute Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland gave City a two-goal lead not long after half-time at the Parc des Princes but Guardiola’s once again capitulated. Ousmane Dembele got PSG back into it before Bradley Barcola, Joao Neves and Goncalo Ramos all scored to give the French champions a famous 4-2 victory.

Pep Guardiola provided an update on his Manchester City squad ahead of the Premier League visit of Chelsea at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola says John Stones’ return to fitness is a huge boost for the team. With Ruben Dias also returning to action last weekend, the boss says he is delighted to have two crucial players available again with so many huge games coming up.

Manchester City have been dealt a fresh injury concern ahead of Saturday’s Premier League showdown against Chelsea but Omar Marmoush could be handed a debut. Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed defender Ruben Dias asked to come off for Man City during Wednesday night’s chaotic 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

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Ruben Dias has been missing since suffering a muscle injury in the Manchester derby. Initially expected to return by mid-January, his comeback might now stretch to the month’s end. Guardiola’s recent comments indicate Dias is progressing but isn’t ready for action just yet.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke at his latest press conference as he prepares to face Chelsea. Guardiola says Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku will miss Saturday's home clash with Chelsea. Dias was forced to come off at half-time during the midweek and the Spanish head coach commented on his situation.

Speaking during his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday evening’s meeting with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola told reporters at the City Football Academy that Ruben Dias would be ruled out of the contest alongside Jeremy Doku due to injury.