Guardiola eases concerns over injury to star man

 

Benjamin Mendy will undergo tests after he had to be replaced in the first half of Manchester City’s 5-0 win over Crystal Palace, the Manchester Evening News report.

The left-back has enjoyed a strong start to life in the Premier League, so concerns over his fitness ahead of a Champions League tie with Shakhtar Donetsk were understandable.

The former Monaco man suffered a knock to his knee on Saturday but the City manager has given the fans some good news ahead of Tuesday’s encounter.

Guardiola stated after the match: “Tomorrow he will have a real test. He feels better - it was a kick. Hopefully not his ligament.”

 

Guardiola eases concerns over injury to star man

 

The player himself took to Twitter to allay fears over the seriousness of his injury, though it remains to be seen whether the Frenchman will have a part to play in midweek. Mendy had made the left wing-back berth his own, starting four of the last five games having been rested in the EFL Cup last week.