Injury Woes: City Midfield Hit Again

Manchester City faces midfield challenges as Nico Gonzalez is sidelined due to a right leg injury during the Champions League match at Villarreal. Gonzalez was covering for Rodri, who is recovering from a hamstring injury after ACL complications. Kovacic returned to action, replacing Gonzalez in the 56th minute.

Manchester City's midfield depth is under scrutiny as they suffer another setback with the injury of Nico Gonzalez. The Spanish holding midfielder exited the Champions League game against Villarreal with a right leg issue.

Gonzalez's injury compounds City's problems, as he was deputizing for Rodri, who is currently rehabilitating from a hamstring injury. City has been grappling with the absence of Rodri, who missed significant playtime last season due to an ACL injury.

Mateo Kovacic, just back from his own injury layoff, stepped in for Gonzalez in the second half at the 56th minute. Despite the injury woes, City maintained a 2-0 lead at halftime, courtesy of goals from Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva.

(With inputs from agencies.)