Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol suffered a serious right leg injury versus Chelsea on Sunday, and the latest update is not positive.
In a statement on Monday, City revealed that Gvardiol will undergo surgery.
“Manchester City FC can confirm that Josko Gvardiol has suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg. The injury was sustained during the second half of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League.
“The defender will have surgery later this week and assessment remains ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the injury and expected prognosis.
“Everyone at the Club wishes Josko a speedy recovery and mancity.com will bring you regular updates regarding his rehabilitation.“
Pep Guardiola has added that Gvardiol is “out for a long time” with the injury.
What happened?
Gvardiol, 23, was going stride-for-stride with Malo Gusto and his right ankle seemed to react awkwardly as he made a lunge toward the ball.
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Gvardiol quickly signaled to the bench and had to be replaced in the 52nd minute, heading directly down the tunnel after getting help from a trainer and Reece James to limp heavily to the sidelines.
He was replaced by Abdukhodir Khusanov, as Gvardiol was already playing center back instead of his preferred left back due to injuries in City’s outfit. Later, Ruben Dias also left the match through injury.
Josko Gvardiol a big loss to Man City
Gvardiol missed the first three games of this Premier League season but has otherwise been ever-present aside from the occasional rest day.
He played 37 times for City last season and only missed a month during his first season despite an ankle ligament tear.
The 46-times capped Croatian is one of the best center backs on Earth and his prolonged absence would affect the Premier League title race in a big way and potentially force City to sign a short-term replacement in January.
