Man City injury update: Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake and John Stones latest news and return dates Signs of life are emerging at Manchester City.
Guardiola has confirmed City will take a cautious approaching when easing the England defender back into action, such has been his struggles with injury all season.
City’s huge 6-0 win over Ipswich on Sunday sent the champions back into fourth in the Premier League table while extending their unbeaten run to six games.
“We have to take a little longer to be sure that when he comes back, he cannot make a step back,” confirmed the City boss last week.
Fellow defender John Stones hasn’t played since a foot injury forced him off during the loss to Aston Villa in December.
