Pep Guardiola has warned that Manchester City players may need to push through pain due to a growing injury crisis within the squad. With nine first-team players potentially sidelined for the upcoming match against Bournemouth, the situation is becoming increasingly challenging. Key players such as Rodri, Oscar Bobb, and Kevin De Bruyne are dealing with long-term injuries, while Jack Grealish, Jérémy Doku, and Kyle Walker are unlikely to return before the international break. Additionally, Josko Gvardiol, Savinho, and Manuel Akanji are also doubts for the trip to Bournemouth on Saturday. Guardiola emphasized the need for fit players to step up and play through discomfort, stating, "Sometimes if you have problems, you have to play." The manager's comments highlight the difficult circumstances facing the team as they navigate this injury crisis.

Pep Guardiola has expressed growing concern over Kevin De Bruyne's thigh injury, indicating that the situation is more complicated than initially believed. The Manchester City manager warned that the team could face significant challenges if players do not recover from their injuries soon. De Bruyne will be absent for the upcoming Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Tottenham, joining five other teammates on the sidelines. The Belgian midfielder has not played since he was forced off due to injury during a Champions League match against Intern on September 18. Although Guardiola had hoped De Bruyne would be fit to return by now, the player remains unavailable despite having resumed training.