
Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol will undergo surgery after suffering a broken leg during the Premier League draw with Chelsea over the weekend, but appears determined the injury will not rule him out of the 2026 World Cup with Croatia.
Gvardiol limped from the pitch with help from Chelsea captain Reece James a few minutes into the second half at the Etihad Stadium. It was then confirmed on Monday that the defender had suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg that requires him to go under the knife.