Man City lost Grealish after he suffered a fresh injury setback during their 6-2 win at Luton Town in the FA Cup on Tuesday night
By Kehinde Okeowo
English Premier League (EPL) championships, Man City will be without the Three Lions winger, Jack Grealish when they host local rivals, Man United in a crucial league fixtures at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Grealish, who recently returned from a groin injury suffered a fresh injury setback during their 6-2 win at Luton Town in the FA Cup on Tuesday night.
The 28-year-old was forced off before half-time at Kenilworth Road and had to be consoled by his team-mates.
The England international was replaced by Jeremy Doku after only 38 minutes.
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The latest injury means the winger will not be available for the Citizen’s home league match against their harsh rivals, Man United at the weekend.
When asked after the FA Cup win against Luton Town if Grealish’s injury is a reoccurrence of the groin injury that sidelined him earlier in the season, Man City boss, Pep Guardiola answered: “Looks like it.
“It’s the second time. Hopefully this time he can recover well.”
Meanwhile, Sunday’s EPL match against Man City is likely to come too soon for Man United centre forward, Rasmus Hojlund, who missed the Red Devil’s shock home loss to Fulham last weekend due to an injury.