Grealish, Stones, Dias - Man City injury latest and return dates

Manchester City continue to battle a number of injury issues ahead of their Premier League trip to Brighton on Saturday.

The Blues head into the game on the back of three straight losses but would move above leaders Liverpool for a couple of hours at least with a win at the Amex. Pep Guardiola faced the media on Friday and provided an injury update on his squad.

City are beginning to recover players ahead of the upcoming international break but they are without five senior stars while question marks surround a number of others. Here's the latest news from the Etihad.

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Injury: Foot

What we know: Stones is sidelined with a plantar fasciitis foot issue. He has been left out of the England squad and won't play again until after the international break.

Potential return date: Tottenham (A) November 23

Injury: Muscular

What we know: Dias was replaced at half time in the cup tie at Spurs and is set to be out until after the international break.

Potential return date: Tottenham (A) November 23

Injury: Unknown

What we know: The winger picked up an injury in training ahead of the Champions League tie with Sparta Prague and although he is in the England squad, Guardiola confirmed on Friday the winger would not feature at Brighton.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

Injury: Thigh

What we know: De Bruyne came off the bench for the final few minutes in Lisbon for his first action since September. A start at Brighton seems unlikely but the Belgian is firmly back in contention.

Potential return date: Brighton