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A vital player for Manchester City trained on Monday after sustaining an injury against Chelsea
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Nico O’Reilly of Manchester City trained on Monday after suffering a hamstring injury during the match against Chelsea. His availability for the upcoming Premier League game against Arsenal remains uncertain.
A vital player for Manchester City trained on Monday after sustaining an injury against Chelsea
The only injury concern for Manchester City to come out of their 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday was the hamstring injury sustained by Nico O’Reilly. Nico O’Reilly picked up a hamstring injury in the second half of City’s win. O’Reilly was replaced by Rayan Ait-Nouri in the 64th minute of City’s crucial win. As of right now, there hasn’t been an update provided on the fitness of Nico O’Reilly. Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping that the England international can take his place in the starting lineup against Arsenal in Sunday’s massive Premier League fixture at the Etihad.
Nico O’Reilly took part in a recovery session on Monday with his Manchester City teammates.
Paul Hirst has reported for The Times that Nico O’Reilly took part in a light recovery session with his Manchester City teammates on Monday. Furthermore, Hirst reports that the City squad was given two days off after Monday’s recovery session. Lastly, Hirst reports that City will decide if Nico O’Reilly is available for Manchester City’s top-of-the-table Premier League clash with Arsenal later this week.
Nico O’Reilly’s fitness is one big story to keep an eye on in the build-up to City’s clash with Arsenal.
The fact that Nico O’Reilly took part in Manchester City’s recovery session after their win over Chelsea is good news. If Nico O’Reilly had seriously injured his hamstring, the assumption is that he wouldn’t have taken part in the session. However, it remains to be seen if Nico O’Reilly will be available for Manchester City’s upcoming clash with Arsenal.
Nico O’Reilly’s fitness is a major story to monitor this week. Manchester City will be hoping that O’Reilly can play against Arsenal. The England international has been a vital player for City this season. Manchester City will need him at the Etihad to aid their cause in beating Mikel Arteta’s side.
Q&A
What injury did Nico O'Reilly sustain during the match against Chelsea?
Nico O'Reilly sustained a hamstring injury during the second half of the match against Chelsea.
Will Nico O'Reilly be fit to play against Arsenal?
As of now, it is uncertain if Nico O'Reilly will be available for the match against Arsenal; a decision will be made later this week.
What was the outcome of the match between Manchester City and Chelsea?
Manchester City won the match against Chelsea with a score of 3-0.
