Fulham vs Manchester City early injury news with four out

Marco Silva’s Fulham are off to a flying start this campaign having beaten Leicester, Newcastle and most recently Nottingham. However, they are set for arguably their biggest challenge of the season so far when they head to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City this weekend.

Pep Guardiola’s side will be fresh off their UEFA Champions League 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava but were handed a huge injury blow recently amid the news that midfield star Rodri would be out for the remainder of the season with an ACL injury.

The last time these two sides faced each other was not the prettiest of stories for the Cottagers with the Premier League champions beating the Craven Cottage club 4-0 in London but with a revamped squad, Silva will be keen capitalise on the side’s recent successes as they make their way up the M1 ahead of Saturday’s 3pm clash.

Here are the latest injury updates from both Silva and Guardiola’s squads...

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Rodri recently underwent surgery on his ACL after sustaining the injury during his club’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Speaking to the media, Guardiola said of his compatriot: “Surgery this morning, ACL, and next season he will be here. This season is over. Unfortunately, we got the worst (news possible), but these things happen. We will be there to support him in his recovery step-by-step.”

Norwegian midfielder Oscar Bobb continues his recovery after suffering an injury in training. The 21-year-old underwent surgery back in August and is expected to be back in December.

Both Nathan Ake and Kevin De Bruyne are predicted to return after the international break. Ake sustained a thigh injury while on duty for the Netherlands while the Belgian midfielder continues to recover from a groin injury he picked up during City’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan.

The Cottagers currently have no injury concerns with Carlos Vinicius - who is currently on loan at Galatasaray - the only Fulham star in the medical room.