"Manchester City FC can confirm that Josko Gvardiol has suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg. The injury was sustained during the second half of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League. The defender will have surgery later this week and assessment remains ongoing to ascertain the full extent of the injury and expected prognosis. Everyone at the Club wishes Josko a speedy recovery."
"Gvardiol has featured in 16 of City's 20 Premier League games this season, winning the fourth-most tackles for Pep Guardiola's side (13) and winning 55.2% of his duels. The Croatia international has directly contributed to four goals in the English top-flight this term (two goals, two assists) as City sit six points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race. City have a busy month ahead, with an FA Cup tie against Exeter coming up on the weekend after their league fixture against Brighton."
Josko Gvardiol has suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg and will undergo surgery later this week, with further assessment to determine the full extent and prognosis. The injury occurred in the second half of Manchester City's 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea after a collision with Malo Gusto. Gvardiol has played 16 of City's 20 league matches this season, making 13 tackles (fourth-most) and winning 55.2% of duels. He has contributed directly to four Premier League goals (two goals, two assists). Manchester City face a congested January schedule including fixtures in the FA Cup, EFL Cup semi-final and Champions League.
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