Manchester City are positive over the injury news when it comes to at least one of their players.
While key man Kevin De Bruyne may be out for some time yet, Gabriel Jesus is working his way back to full fitness.
In fact, the news is so hopeful, Pep Guardiola thinks the forward will be ready soon.
The club doctor says Gabriel Jesus [groin] is “much, much better” and Pep expects the Brazilian to play a lot of minutes over the Christmas period. #MCFC
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) November 30, 2018
Guardiola noted that he expects to see a lot of Jesus during the Christmas fixtures.
The games come thick and fast in the Premier League, and it’s when injuries and suspensions also occur.
The manager had less positive news when it came to other players in the side.
Jesus, Bernardo Silva and Gundogan face fitness tests. However, De Bruyne is still injured.
City fans are desperate to see him back, especially given how key he is to them.
Pep doesn’t know if Bernardo, Gabriel Jesus or Gundogan will be fit for Saturday. The trio have one more session to prove their fitness. Kevin de Bruyne is ruled out. #MCFC
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) November 30, 2018
City will not, however, want to rush the winger back.
Last time, De Bruyne came back earlier than expected – yet was injured again.
It may have been a different injury, but Guardiola will want to take care of his star man as a crucial point in the season approaches.