Man City on Saturday defeated United via a penalty shootout to lift the Community Shield at the prestigious Wembley Stadium
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has disclosed that England international, Jack Grealish might miss their Premier League opening fixture against London club, Chelsea.
The Three Lions winger picked up a knock in training ahead of the Community Shield clash against Manchester United and was not picked for the game.
According to the Spanish tactician, the winger is still an injury doubt for their crucial trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
“Discomfort for two days but especially on Friday, his feeling wasn’t good.
“I don’t think it’s a big issue but we didn’t want to take a risk. It’s a blow, he had rhythm and was aggressive.” Guardiola said.
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He added, “Maybe against Chelsea he will be ready or I’m pretty sure against Ipswich Town. If he’d got injured now it could be three weeks or a month out.”
In Grealish absence, Jeremy Doku and new £33million signing Savinho will vie for the left wing berth in Grealish’s place.
Man City on Saturday defeated local rivals, Man United via a penalty shootout to lift the Community Shield in a game played at the prestigious Wembley Stadium.
