Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Brentford clash: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol latest

Manchester City will be looking to return to winning ways when they welcome Brentford to the Etihad Stadium for an important Premier League clash on Saturday evening.

The Citizens suffered a major blow in the title race on Monday night, as they dropped two points in a breathtaking 3-3 draw with Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, leaving them five points behind leaders Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola has had to cope without a couple of first-team stars in recent weeks and may not be a full strength once again when his team return to home soil this weekend.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash against Keith Andrews’s side.

Rodri

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Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Groin

Possible return date: May 9 (vs. Brentford)

Rodri has missed Man City’s last three games in all competitions with a groin injury. Guardiola told reporters at his pre-match press conference that he is hopeful the Spaniard could return to the matchday squad this weekend, but a late call will be made on his availability.

Ruben Dias

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Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: May 9 (vs. Brentford)

Ruben Dias has missed Man City’s last seven matches with an ankle injury, but Guardiola has suggested that he is nearing a return. Whether that will be on Saturday remains to be seen, though.

Josko Gvardiol

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Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Tibial fracture

Possible return date: May 9 (vs. Brentford)

Josko Gvardiol underwent surgery on a tibial fracture at the beginning of January, but the defender made a welcome return to first-team training earlier this week and he could be selected in the matchday squad against Brentford.

MANCHESTER CITY'S SUSPENSION LIST

Man City have no suspended players for this match.