Ruben Dias Suffers Injury, Out for Three to Four Weeks
Ruben Dias, the 27-year-old Manchester City defender, is out for three to four weeks with an unspecified muscular injury.
He sustained the injury in last weekend's derby defeat at home to Manchester United.
Dias has played in 19 matches for Guardiola's side in all competitions this season, starting in 12 of their opening 16 Premier League fixtures.
The injury will keep him out of the trip to Aston Villa and City's upcoming Premier League game at home to Everton on December 26.
He will also miss the match at Leicester City three days later and the home game against West Ham United on January 4.
Stefan Ortega would likely come in for Ederson if the Brazilian is not fit for the Villa match.
Guardiola offered a more positive update on the fitness of defenders Manuel Akanji and John Stones, saying they are back training.
Dias's absence is a blow to Manchester City, who are looking to bounce back from their defeat to Manchester United.
The defender's injury was confirmed by Guardiola, who said Dias felt something muscular in the 75th minute against United.
Guardiola said: "Ruben is out for a long time and Ederson, I don’t know if he will be ready for tomorrow."
Dias's injury is a setback for the player, who has been a key figure in Manchester City's defense this season.
He will be hoping to return to action as soon as possible and help his team in their pursuit of success.
On December 20, Guardiola confirmed the extent of Dias's injury, saying it will be three to four weeks.
The manager's update on Dias's fitness will be a concern for Manchester City fans, who will be hoping for a speedy recovery.
Dias's injury is the latest setback for Manchester City, who have been struggling with injuries to key players this season.
The team will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Manchester United and get back to winning ways.
Guardiola's side will face a tough test against Aston Villa, who are looking to cause an upset.
The match against Aston Villa will be a challenging one for Manchester City, who will be without the services of Dias.
The defender's absence will be felt, but the team will be hoping to cope without him and get a positive result.
The festive period will be a busy one for Manchester City, with several fixtures in a short space of time.
The team will be looking to navigate this period successfully and come out on top.
Dias's injury will be a blow to the team, but they will be hoping to overcome it and achieve their goals.
The defender's recovery will be closely monitored, and fans will be hoping for a speedy return to action.
The injury to Dias is a setback, but Manchester City will be looking to move forward and focus on their upcoming fixtures.
The team will be hoping to get back to winning ways and make a strong push for success in the second half of the season.
Guardiola's side will face several challenges in the coming weeks, but they will be looking to overcome them and come out on top.
The festive period will be a crucial time for Manchester City, and they will be hoping to make a strong impression.
The team will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Manchester United and get back to their winning ways.
Dias's injury will be a blow, but the team will be hoping to cope without him and achieve success.