Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published Tuesday, 06 January 2026, 07:34 / Updated Tuesday, 06 January 2026 07:35
Manchester City announced that the quarterback Josko Guardiol (23 years old) suffered a tibia fracture in the match with Chelsea (1-1), from Sunday, and will be operated.
Guardiol was injured in the 50th minute of the match against Chelsea and received the first medical attention right on the field. He was later supported by a teammate and a member of the Manchester City staff.
The club confirms the tibia fracture suffered by Josko Gvardiol
It was clear it was something serious, and late on Monday night the club announced that the Croatian defender had suffered a fractured tibia in his right leg and was due to undergo surgery. “Citizens” did not specify how long Gvardiol will be absent, they will come with an update after the operation.
“The defender will have surgery at the end of this week again evaluation is ongoing to determine the extent of the injury and expected prognosis“, says the statement published by Manchester City.
Josko Gvardiol's message: “I will fight every day to come back stronger”
And the player posted on his instagram and twitter accounts: “This is a tough time but it will never define me. I know who I am and where I come from. Thank you for your unconditional support. I love you and will fight every day to come back stronger as a City warrior.”
Then, as if fearing for the presence at the 2026 World Cup, from the USA, Mexico and Canada, Guardiol wrote: “My heart beats for Croatia. Always! I will rise again, better than ever! To my brothers at club and national level. For my people. For Croatia“.
Pep Guardiola is forcing the transfer of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace
City have already recalled 20-year-old defender Max Alleyne, on loan at Watford, to replace him. But tabloid The Sun claim that Pep Guardiola would like to force the transfer of England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in this mercato.
Coach Oliver Glasner doesn't want to let Guehi go even though his contract expires in the summer, but in case of an offer not to be refused, the club could give in. It's all about money.
