Manchester City have been dealt a heavy blow regarding Ruben Dias as they get ready to embark on a hectic and hugely-important 10 days in their season. Starting with a trip to Burnley on Saturday afternoon, the champions then take on Atletico Madrid and title rivals Liverpool.
Continuing their assault in three competitions, City are set to be without Dias (hamstring) for a further two weeks after a diagnosis had, initially, ruled him out for between a month and six weeks. Guardiola shared an update on him during his latest press conference.
Despite that setback, there was some encouraging news for his fellow centre-back John Stones after he pulled up pre-game while on England duty the international break. Stones (knee) has been passed fit to play.
