Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is facing up to 10 weeks out with a groin injury, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed.
The Switzerland international has learned he requires surgery after being forced off at half-time during City’s Champions League loss to Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Midfielder Jack Grealish is also a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Newcastle with a groin problem.
The defender was forced off during the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
Grealish lasted just 30 minutes against Real but Guardiola is hopeful the injury is not serious.