Champions League Disrupting Premier League Top-of-the-Table Clash? Key Players Possibly Miss Out on Manchester City vs Arsenal: Odegaard, De Bruyne Lead the List

After Odegaard’s absence from Arsenal’s Champions League match, British media have also tallied up the players who may miss the Premier League top-of-the-table clash between Arsenal and Manchester City this weekend due to injuries, including De Bruyne and Odegaard. A total of nine players from both teams are injury-stricken.

In the match between Manchester City and Inter Milan, De Bruyne was substituted due to an injury, but Manchester City is still assessing the extent of De Bruyne’s injury. Guardiola stated that he has not yet spoken with the team doctor, but it will soon be clear whether De Bruyne will miss the event this weekend.

Apart from De Bruyne, Savigny was also substituted due to an injury in the game against Inter Milan, leaving his availability for the weekend’s match uncertain. Furthermore, midfielder Oscar Bob and Dutch defender Aké are already ruled out of the Premier League top-of-the-table clash this weekend.

On Arsenal’s side, captain Odegaard did not participate in the midweek Champions League match, and since Odegaard suffered an ankle ligament injury, he has been confirmed to be out for a long period.

Compared to Manchester City, Arsenal’s injury situation is more severe. Defender Zinchenko will not face his former club Manchester City, Mikel Merino has not participated in training this week due to a shoulder injury and is likely to miss the match this weekend. Additionally, two defenders, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Tierney, have been plagued by injuries since the start of the season.

If all goes as expected, a total of nine players from Manchester City and Arsenal will be unable to play due to injuries. Currently, the situations of De Bruyne and Savigny appear to be relatively optimistic.