Manchester City did have some bad news on the injury front earlier today. Simon Bajkowski reported for the Manchester Evening News that Ruben Dias will not play in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The other City injury concern heading into Sunday’s match was Nico O’Reilly. Manchester City’s left-back of choice sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s 3-0 win over Chelsea last Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Pep Guardiola has revealed today that Nico O’Reilly is fit to play against Arsenal as City will enter Sunday’s massive match with a key attacking weapon available to play.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Nico O’Reilly is ready to play against Arsenal but Ruben Dias is not.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has fronted the media today in his pre-game press conference ahead of Manchester City’s huge Premier League clash against Arsenal. The City manager was asked about the fitness of Nico O’Reilly and Ruben Dias ahead of Sunday’s match. Guardiola said, when asked about the condition of Ruben Dias and Nico O’Reilly: “Ruben [Dias] is not ready. Nico [O’Reilly] is fine.”
Nico O’Reilly will have a key role to play for Manchester City against Arsenal.
The availability of Nico O’Reilly for Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal is great news for Pep Guardiola’s side. The England international has become a vital player in this City side. His ability to get forward from left-back is a crucial element in Manchester City’s attacking play. The England international has been scoring crucial goals for his team, which was on display as City beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final. O’Reilly bagged a brace in Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Wembley, and he also opened the scoring last weekend as City beat Chelsea 3-0. O’Reilly’s ability to get into dangerous positions in the opponent’s penalty area is a nightmare for City’s opponents to contain. Nico O’Reilly’s ability to get forward may be a key element in Sunday’s match at the Etihad.
Nico O’Reilly is available to play for Manchester City on Sunday. Pep Guardiola has confirmed this earlier today. That is great news for City ahead of a match they must win to heap pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal.
