Manchester City fans are reacting to the devastating news tonight that Oscar Bobb has suffered a fractured leg in training.
The Norway international has been a standout performer for City in pre-season, and just shone in the Community Shield against Manchester United.
The 21-year-old made his debut last season for the club after being promoted from the EDS, and many people thought he going to enjoy an increased role in 2024/25 after a string of great displays in the US.
Bobb was described as βthe standout performerβ of the tour by former defender Joleon Lescott.
He was then terrific against United in the Community Shield, with Shaun Goater describing his assist for Bernardo Silva as phenomenal.
But Bobb now faces a spell on the sides, because he has suffered a leg fracture in training.
BBC Sport report that the incident was βa non-contact situation when he was turningβ.
The club will now assess the extent of the damage, and the player is apparently flying to Barcelona for treatment.
It is a hammer blow, as Bobb surely had a fantastic chance of beginning the season as a starter.
Man City fans absolutely dismayed as Oscar Bobb suffers leg fracture injury
Football can be very cruel.
Many fans have been so excited about Bobb ahead of the new season having seen him play so well against the likes of AC Milan, Celtic, Barcelona and Chelsea in pre-season.
The youngster is seen as one of the very best young players at the whole club, and there was a brilliant chance for him to start against Chelsea this weekend in the opening Premier League game.
But he will not get the chance due to this serious injury.
On social media, City fans were left totally gutted by the news.
Some want think City should sign a replacement
This injury now raises some questions.
The main one being, will Pep Guardiola now bring in an attacking player to bolster his squad?
The Spaniard has just bid farewell to Julian Alvarez and the injury to Bobb might just put the wheels in motion now for City.
Some fans feel the club simply have to act.
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This news about Bobb is truly awful.
The starlet was all set to kick on after such a brilliant pre-season, but now he will be on the sidelines for the foreseeable.
It is a big blow for the youngster. But he must keep his head up and work hard to return, as there will surely be chances for him when he returns.
City fans will just hope he isnβt out for a long time.
