Manchester City's injury crisis shows no signs of abating with a host of defensive issues now plaguing Pep Guardiola's side ahead of a huge week.

The Blues travel to Juventus in the Champions League on Tuesday before Manchester United visit in the derby next weekend. Rico Lewis will be suspended for the latter having been sent off in the draw with Crystal Palace meaning Guardiola could be left with just three senior defenders for the visit of Ruben Amorim's men.

Here's the injury latest from the Etihad with City having won just one of their last nine games in all competitions.

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Manu Akanji

Injury: Unknown

What we know: The City boss said Akanji was just battling through fitness issues having been withdrawn at half time in the win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. He missed the trip to Palace.

Potential return date: Juventus (A) December 10

Nathan Ake

Injury: Hamstring

What we know: Ake was forced off late on in the win over Forest with a hamstring injury. There were fears it would be serious but while it will keep him out today, it is understood not to be a long term issue but Guardiola was coy on when the defender could return.

Potential return date: Manchester United (H) December 15

Phil Foden

Injury: Bronchitis

What we know: Foden has bronchitis and missed the Forest game and won't return in time to face Palace. The Champions League tie with Juventus is a possibility.

Potential return date: Juventus (A) December 10

Mateo Kovacic

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Guardiola said Kovacic returned from Nations League duty with Croatia carrying an injury that will keep him out for 'maybe a month'. It is a sizeable blow for City given the continued enforced absence of Rodri

Potential return date: Aston Villa (A) December 21

John Stones

Injury: Unknown

What we know: He was only able to play 45 minutes against Spurs before coming off and has missed out on a place in the last two squads. City will hope he is fit for Wednesday.

Potential return date: Nottingham Forest (H) December 4

Rodri

Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

What we know: Rodri has sustained a serious knee injury and will be out until the middle of next year. He has spoken of his desire to play again this season, possibly in the Club World Cup.

Potential return date: June 2025

Oscar Bobb

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 come back before the end of the year. The hope is that Bobb will play some part over the festive period.

Potential return date: Late December