Early season troubles - Man City star sidelined for lengthy spell due to injury
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Man City star sidelined for lengthy spell || Imago

Early season troubles - Man City star sidelined for lengthy spell due to injury

Stephen Oladehinde 16:09 - 15.08.2024

Manchester City star has suffered a leg fracture that will keep him out of action for a long time.

Oscar Bobb made his breakout last season for Manchester City, making 14 Premier League games and scoring once.

The winger was expected to improve on his breakout season from the previous year, as he made numerous appearances for the Premier League champions throughout the preseason.

Last weekend, City defeated rival Manchester United in the Community Shield on penalties and Bobb played the whole ninety minutes in the Champions League as well.

Bobb’s injury

According to the Sun, Oscar Bobb fractured his leg during City's training program and it might take him several months to heal.

The injury will see him miss more than a month of football and will not feature in Man City's opening game against Chelsea.

Oscar Bobb, in action for Man City || Imago
Oscar Bobb, in action for Man City || Imago

The Norwegian has been in good form heading into the new season and Man City’s assist for Bernardo Silva's late equaliser in the Community Shield.

He was said to be a key component of Pep Guardiola's plans following the Spaniard's approval of Julian Alvarez's £81.5 million move to Atletico Madrid.

After the Community Shield, Guardiola gave the young player props and suggested he would play a more senior role this year.

Oscar Bobb wins Community Shield with Man City || Imago
Oscar Bobb wins Community Shield with Man City || Imago

He said, “We want more. Sometimes he had the chance to take the ball and go and he was a little bit passive.

“He has something unique; be stopped then go, first one or two steps, right or left are unbelievable.

“The goal, how he turns and make the cross, huge quality. He has incredible values and work ethic. He has the ability to do it and he can do it more regularly.”

Despite his impressive preseason and his Community Shield performance, he will not be available for the next month for City.

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