Phil Foden available for Man City’s clash with Bodo/Glimt despite broken hand

Phil Foden could feature for Manchester City against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday despite a broken hand.

The England midfielder was substituted at half-time of City’s 2-0 derby loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday after landing awkwardly on his arm.

Manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed the injury, but the problem has not stopped Foden from travelling with the squad to northern Norway for City’s latest Champions League match.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola told reporters: “He has, a little bit, broken his bones but he has protection and he is fine for tomorrow.”

Guardiola also appeared to dismiss suggestions the normally prolific Erling Haaland, who has not scored from open play in his last seven outings, could be rested on his return to his homeland.

“He said to me he slept unbelievably, so he is fit,” said Guardiola of the Norway striker, who has netted 39 times for club and country this season.

The derby defeat was a demoralising one for City, extending their winless run in the Premier League to four matches and allowing Arsenal to increase their lead at the top to seven points.

Guardiola wants to put the inquest aside to focus on Europe and City’s bid to secure a place in the top eight of the league phase.

The City boss said: “Coming here we didn’t talk one word about United. I think we’ll talk before Wolves but now is another competition.

“We have the chance to qualify in the top eight. That, I think, is enough to focus on, not what happened in the past.

“I didn’t review the game but I know United were better. When they’re better you just have to congratulate them, improve and move on.”

City have broken with routine to prepare for the clash in the Arctic Circle.

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