Haaland, Ake, De Bruyne - Man City injury news and return dates for Slovan Bratislava

Manchester City will be forced to deal with several injury concerns going into the clash against Slovan Bratislava.

City travel to Slovakia to face Slovan Bratislava in their second league phase fixture of the Champions League this season. Pep Guardiola's side are looking for their first win in the competition this term after being held to a goalless draw with Inter Milan in their previous match.

Rodri will miss the game with a knee injury that is expected to rule the midfielder out for the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old is not the only player on the sidelines through injury for City, with Guardiola likely to be forced to have other members of his squad unavailable for selection.

MEN Sport takes a look at City's current injury list going into the Champions League clash against Slovan Bratislava.

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Erling Haaland emerged as a potential fitness doubt following City's draw with Newcastle at the weekend.

The City striker appeared to pick up a knock during the stalemate at St James' Park despite playing the full 90 minutes. Guardiola said that Haaland will be assessed before the trip to face Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.

"He [Haaland] has some knocks, we'll see the next days," Guardiola told reporters.

Potential return date: Slovan Bratislava (A) - October 1

Rodri suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his knee during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal on September 22.

The Spain international underwent surgery last week and is now expected to miss the remainder of the season with the injury.

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