Manchester City star suffers ‘bad’ injury during first-team training – Player seen using crutches

Manchester City star Oscar Bobb has reportedly suffered a ‘bad’ injury during a first-team training session at the City Football Academy.

The 21-year-old, who starred during Manchester City’s win over Manchester United in the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, was also heavily involved in the Blues’ recent four-match tour of the United States.

Bobb featured 26 times for Manchester City during the recent 2023/24 campaign, and is poised to play an increased role in Guardiola’s plans for the upcoming season, following the club-record sale of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid.

The Norwegian scored during Manchester City’s 4-2 win over Chelsea during a pre-season friendly in Ohio, with the Cityzens beginning their Premier League title defence at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, against Enzo Maresca’s side.

Bobb’s involvement in this weekend’s opening clash has been plunged into major doubt however, with concerning suggestions that the forward has suffered a ‘bad’ injury during a first-team training session at the City Football Academy.

A Manchester City insider has told fan personality ‘Big Steve‘ that the 21-year-old is set to travel abroad to seek treatment on the ‘bad’ injury, with Bobb additionally reported to have been seen on crutches, according to the information of reputable X user, ‘FPL Maine Road’.

Manchester City have bolstered their attacking options during the summer transfer window, signing Brazilian forward Savinho from ES Troyes.

A possible injury to Bobb is Guardiola’s second fitness setback ahead of Sunday’s visit to west London, after Jack Grealish was forced to miss the Community Shield win over Manchester United on penalties due to a fitness issue.

The availability of England trio Kyle Walker, John Stones and Phil Foden is also subject to doubt, with the three players having only returned to training this week, following an extended holiday.