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Posted 2023-02-16 08:46:13

Manchester City are currently suffering from an early season injury crisis at centre-back, and Pep Guardiola's po sible solution, Luke Mbete, added to those problems in the friendly against FC Barcelona.Luke Mbete replaced Ruben Dias in the 64th minute when Pep Guardiola made a treble substitution with IlkayGndo Victor Oladipo Jersey an and Kevin de Bruyne coming on to replace Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden.However, it wasn't an appearance that the 18-year-old would have had in mind with a clash of heads in the 85th minute with Barcelona's AndreasChristensen forcing the Manchester City player off after a lengthy delay.Guardiola's i sue Malcolm Brogdon Jersey at centre-back started with Aymeric Laporte already being a long-term absentee for Manchester City whilst recovering from knee surgery and Nathan Ake being forced off at the weekend against Newcastle.The Dutch international has since had it confirmed that he injured his groin by Guardiola and it is unclear how long he will be out, as for Laporte, there has been no timescale put on his recovery Jalen Lecque Jersey which was already a cause for concern for the defending champions.With Ruben Dias and John Stones as the only senior options in Guardiola's side, it was time for the Catalan manager to look towards Mbete, someone he rates highly.He trained with us for a long time. His application is really high. He Amida Brimah Jersey s still young but tomorrow hell be in the team and maybe well need him. Guardiola Dan Murphy of the Manchester Evening News back Indiana Pacers Hats in March.Scroll to ContinuePep Guardiolais likely to reveal more about the current injury situation during his Friday pre s conference prior to getting back to Premier League action against Crystal Palace on Saturday 27th August at 3 pm.Read More Manchester City Coverage: