Manchester City Confirm Gvardiol Surgery Following Tibial Fracture
Manchester City has officially confirmed that Croatian defender Joško Gvardiol suffered a tibial fracture in his right leg during Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea. The 23-year-old was forced off in the 51st minute after an awkward collision with Malo Gusto and had to be helped off the pitch in visible distress. The club stated that Gvardiol will undergo surgery later this week, with further assessments required to determine the full extent of the recovery timeline.
The injury serves as a massive blow to Pep Guardiola’s title ambitions, as early medical projections suggest Gvardiol could be sidelined for four to six months. This timeline would effectively end his 2025/26 club season and places his participation in the 2026 World Cup this summer in serious jeopardy. Gvardiol has been an ever-present force for City this season, contributing two goals and two assists while serving as a tactical anchor in both central defense and at left-back.
Gvardiol’s absence exacerbates a deepening defensive crisis at the Etihad. With John Stones still out long-term and Rúben Dias also picking up a suspected muscle injury in the same Chelsea match, City is reportedly exploring the transfer market for immediate reinforcements. Recent reports link the club to Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi as a potential January signing to stabilize a backline that now sits six points behind league leaders Arsenal.
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