Fernandinho injury update: Man City midfielder facing four to six weeks on the sidelines

Man City's start to new season has been plagued with injuries and despite a 3-1 win in ir opening Champions League group C clash against FC Porto, star midfielder Fernandinho becomes latest player to join club's injury list after picking up a kck during game. Cityzens are already without Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Nathan Ake, Benjamin Mendy and Aymeric Laporte, with Fernandinho w joining m on treatment table. Brazilian was replaced by John Stones for final moments of game after coming on as a substitute in 85th minute. Man City boss Pep Guardiola revealed extent of Fernandinho's injury after game.

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Man City vs Porto: Pep Guardiola provides Fernandinho injury update after Matchday 1 UCL win

Pep Guardiola saw his team come from behind to earn a crucial three points at Etihad against Porto on Wednesday night. Sergio Aguero, Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres were all on target after Luis Diaz put visitors in front after just 14 minutes. Although Guardiola was pleased with his team's response after conceding, Catalan was left disappointed with Fernandinho's injury as  Brazilian veteran needed to be subbed off late in game. 

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When asked by BBC about Fernandinho's injury and a potential return to action for veteran midfielder, Guardiola said, "It doesn't look good, he will be out for a long time." 49-year-old n revealed that Fernandinho might be out for at least "four to six weeks" due to a leg injury. "It's a big blow for us but we have to cope without him," he added.

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Man City injuries: Nathan Ake injury, Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte to return soon?

Ruben Dias and Eric Garcia started at back for Man City on Wednesday as Nathan Ake was deemed unfit to play against Porto. Guardiola revealed that Dutchman had a few "niggles in groin". Although Fernandinho is set to miss game against West Ham United at weekend, re was positive news around return of Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte.

"Kevin and Aymeric will return to training tomorrow. I don't kw if y will be fit to play at weekend but re are signs of progress so that's good news." Guardiola also claimed that he needs all of his players fit due to congested fixture schedule.

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