Pep Guardiola will again be without Kyle Walker for the Premier League clash with Brighton tomorrow night and is sweating on the fitness of three more stars. Manchester City will need a win to stay top of the table if Liverpool avoid defeat to Manchester United tonight.
Walker still had his leg in a protective boot at the weekend after damaging his ankle in last week's draw at Atletico Madrid, and is already ruled out against the Seagulls. He has not been ruled out of Saturday's clash with Watford, but Guardiola says the prognosis will become clearer in the next day or two.
The other injury issues seem to be resolving themselves, with Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias and Ilkay Gundogan - who was only fit enough for the bench at Wembley - all expected to be in the mix for the Etihad Stadium clash. Asked about his injured stars, Guardiola replied: "Kyle, no. The other ones are getting better and we will take the decision tomorrow."
