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Guardiola Faces Injury Crisis for Manchester Derby

Guardiola Faces Injury Blow for Community Shield

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faces a selection headache ahead of the Community Shield clash against Manchester United, with four key players ruled out. Rodri, Kyle Walker, John Stones, and Phil Foden will all miss the season opener due to their extended breaks following Euro 2024 duty. 

There is a glimmer of hope, however, as Kevin De Bruyne has returned to training and could feature in the match. City will be aiming to secure the Community Shield trophy after last year’s penalty shootout defeat to Arsenal.