Walker, De Bruyne, Bobb - Man City injury latest and return dates ahead of Sparta Prague

Manchester City remain without an injured quartet as they prepare for the Champions league clash with Sparta Prague on Wednesday night.

Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne are the closest to returning but neither is fit enough to take part in midweek. Walker returned from international duty with England with an injury and a timescale on his return has been set while De Bruyne is training but is not being rushed back.

Oscar Bobb and Rodri are long term absentees with the latter out for the season and Bobb at least a month or two away from a first team return. Here's the latest City injury news.

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Injury: Unknown

What we know: Walker missed out at Wolves with a fitness issue. He played one of England's two games during the international break and Guardiola is unsure of when he will return. The weekend visit of Southampton may well come too soon.

Potential return date: Tottenham (A) October 30

Injury: Thigh

What we know: De Bruyne has not featured since picking up an injury against Inter Milan in the Champions League. He is back in light training but Guardiola confirmed the Belgian still does not feel right and all precautions are being taken.

Potential return date: Southampton (H) October 26

Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

What we know: Rodri has sustained a serious knee injury and will miss the rest of the campaign. The hope for City will be that he can be fit to start when the 2025-26 campaign begins.

Potential return date: August 2025

Injury: Fractured Leg

What we know: The Norwegian suffered his leg break in August and he is now in a race against the clock to