Kovacic, Grealish, Stones - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of West Ham clash

Manchester City return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon as the Blues travel to West Ham United. City will be boosted on the sidelines by the return of their manager Pep Guardiola.

The Catalonian missed the final two matches before the international break due to his recovery from a back problem. However, Guardiola is now back in the dugout and will be looking to make it five wins from five against the Hammers.

To do this, he will have to contend with a number of injury issues. MEN Sport takes a look at the latest injury news and potential return dates below.

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Injury: Muscular

What Guardiola has said: "Kovacic has something muscular. It's not a big issue but he will be out tomorrow."

Potential return date: September 19 vs Red Star Belgrade

Injury: Muscular

What Guardiola has said: "The injury for Jack is muscular but has an incredible knock for his knee and the damage is there."

Potential return date: September 23 vs Nottingham Forest

Injury: Muscular

What Guardiola has said: "John is better but still has issues."

Potential return date: September 23 vs Nottingham Forest

Injury: Hamstring

What Guardiola has said: "It's a serious injury. He will be out for a few months. The injury is a blow, a big loss. He has specific qualities. For a long time is really tough for us. We have to look forward. We have alternatives. Kevin is irreplaceable, but we have talented players. They will take it."

Potential return date: Unknown

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