Manchester City are grappling with a deepening injury crisis following their 2-1 League Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with winger Savinho and defender Manuel Akanji the latest to join an already lengthy list of sidelined players.
Following Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the 2024 Ballon d’Or Award ceremony that took place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday due to star forward Vinicus Jr missing out on the honour
Rodrigo has won the 2024 Men’s Ballon d'Or trophy and in doing so, becomes the first Manchester City player to claim the coveted honour at the Theatre du Chatelet on Monday.
Erling Haaland slammed the ball into the roof of the Southampton net after just five minutes, but despite a host of chances, Pep Guardiola's side could not add to the score, reports Xinhua.
This case was separate from the 115 charges that are being heard by an independent panel that Premier League have brought forward on the club.
Pep Guardiola's comments came after players from both Manchester City and Arsenal took a knee to express solidarity to the ongoing anti-racism movement.
Manchester City's victory closes the gap on Liverpool at the top and means the Reds cannot secure the Premier League title when they face Everton on Sunday.
Defending champions City are on the verge of relinquishing their crown as they find themselves 25 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
"The players are human. They are going to adapt as quickly as possible," Guardiola said.
Sterling is all set to be part of the Manchester City squad when the Premier League resumes post the COVID enforced break later this month.
