Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic could return from injury against Newcastle United.
Speaking in his press conference (via Manchester Evening News) ahead of his side’s upcoming clash, the Spanish tactician was quizzed about his side’s ongoing injury woes.
Pep Guardiola has said that Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic could play a part for Manchester City against Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City duo Jack Grealish & Mateo Kovacic could return from injury against Newcastle
Branded as ‘technically gifted’ by Lianne Sanderson on talkSPORT, Grealish made his return to the side off the bench against Nottingham Forest.
Kovacic, described as an ‘exceptional player’ by Guardiola was also pictured in the stands witnessing the action unfold at the Etihad Stadium.
As Manchester City gear themselves to face Newcastle at St. James’ Park in the Carabao Cup, Pep Guardiola provided an injury update about Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic.
“Jack is much better, Mateo as well. I don’t know how many minutes, from the start of second half, but they are going to get minutes”, he said in his press conference.
Huge news for Manchester City
Both Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic looking set to come on as substitutes in the Carabao Cup is a hugely positive update for Pep Guardiola and his side.
If the pair look fit and firing once again, they could play from the off against Wolves, which will put them in good stead from a fitness standpoint ahead of City’s much-awaited contest against Arsenal.
With Rodri’s suspension, Mateo Kovacic is likely to be one of the primary candidates to deputise in place of him as a defensive midfielder.
While the control, big-game experience and intelligence on and off the ball that Jack Grealish brings to this Manchester City side will prove key against Arsenal and that too at the Emirates Stadium.
