City injury update ahead of Wolves clash

An update on Manchester City's injury list and expected comeback dates ahead of the Wolves match.

City face Wolves clash with injury concerns and return dates

Manchester City begin the 2025/26 Premier League season with a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday night. City finished third last season and are keen to reclaim the title after Liverpool opened with a win over Bournemouth.

The absence of several first team players tests City’s depth. Guardiola confirmed Savinho is injured from Palermo and will be out for a few weeks, with mid‑September as a rough return window. Josko Gvardiol remains sidelined with an unspecified issue and will miss the Wolves game, while Mateo Kovacic has an Achilles injury that keeps his return date unclear and could stretch into months. Estimated return dates listed include Savinho mid-September and Gvardiol returning on August 16, while Kovacic’s timetable remains unknown.

The injuries arrive at a sensitive moment for City as they start a new campaign. Guardiola faces a quick decision on how to pace rotation in defense and midfield, and whether to lean on younger players or squad veterans to fill gaps. The health of key players will influence early tactics and selections, shaping how the team approaches a busy opening run.

If this run of injuries persists, it could affect City’s willingness to push for early points and pressure rivals. The club’s medical staff will be under scrutiny to map returns carefully and minimize further setbacks while keeping the squad competitive across multiple competitions.

Highlights

City faces an early calendar test as it maps returns and looks to hold on to title ambitions.