Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker both limped off in City’s hard-fought draw at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday. Fernandinho and Nathan Ake replaced the duo, as Pep Guardiola’s side just about coped with the hosts’ pressure to progress to the Champions League semi-final.
With much of the season to go, Guardiola will hope that the injuries are not as bad as first feared. City face Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday, while they are also battling with Jurgen Klopp’s team for the Premier League title.
After overcoming Atletico in the Champions League quarter-finals, City now have a tie with 13-time winners Real Madrid in the semi-final. The Citizens were defeated by Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in the final last year and need the squad to be at full strength to go one better this season.
