Akanji, Grealish, Bobb - Man City injury latest and return dates before Newcastle and Real Madrid

Manchester City are waiting for news on two of their senior players after a frustrating night against Real Madrid this week.

After starting well and taking the lead, City saw both Manuel Akanji and Jack Grealish replaced with injury in the first half and will assess both ahead of a huge week that will define their Champions League prospects both this season and next season.

Premier League clashes with Newcastle and Liverpool sandwich the second leg vs Real Madrid with City needing to beat the Spaniards to progress to the last-16. In the Premier League, the Blues are level with Newcastle going into this weekend's clash.

This is the latest injury news from the City camp:

Injury: Groin

Akanji pulled up when blocking a Vinicius Jr cross against Real Madrid, and while he limped through to half-time, he did not emerge for the second period in the Champions League.

Guardiola did not offer any explanation on Akanji's issue, but the Swiss international was limping heavily on his way to the dressing rooms at the break. City are set to offer a more detailed update on Akanji's possible lay-off when Guardiola faces the media on Friday lunchtime.

Possible return date: Unknown

Injury: Unkown

Grealish went down against Real Madrid just half an hour in, and asked to be substituted, looking upset as he headed down the tunnel. However, Grealish has since offered an update on his Instagram account, saying: "Hopefully the injury isn't too bad," raising hopes that any lay-off is minimal.

Possible return date: Newcastle (Feb 15).

Injury: Leg

Bobb was closing in on a return recently after missing the whole season so far through a broken leg. However, he is yet to feature in a matchday squad and his absence at Orient felt telling as that would