Savinho Stretchered Off in Tears

As the 20-year-old forward leaves with an apparent ankle injury, Guardiola’s injury problems worsen.
During their Carabao Cup encounter against Tottenham, Manchester City’s injury crisis worsened as teenage Brazilian striker Savinho was carted off in the 63rd minute, clearly upset. With so many important players absent, Pep Guardiola, who had emphasized his wish to prevent more injuries, is now more concerned about the depth of his team.

When Savinho attempted a cross, he landed awkwardly on his right ankle, causing immediate agony that needed to be treated extensively on the field before he was removed. He was replaced by academy product Jacob Wright, underscoring City’s dependence on younger players in the face of an already mounting injury toll.

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With players like Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, and recent Ballon d’Or winner Rodri all out, City’s injury list has grown more concerning. A calf issue also forced defender Manuel Akanji to leave the starting lineup shortly before kickoff.