Josko Gvardiol
24-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
OUT
Injury Fracture
Est. Return 5/19/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Gvardiol was arguably one of City's best players in their letdown of a 2024/25 campaign, starting 36 matches while serving between left-back and center-back, depending on where he was needed by Pep Guardiola. His two-way ability was once again on full display as he led the left flank, advancing at any chance he could to help the attack, earning him five goals despite the defender tag. He's unlikely to take a step down from this level in a system that fits perfectly to his game, though following the addition of Rayan Ait-Nouri, it does seem like he'll play more as a center-back going forward, which could lead to less time on the ball around the opponent's box.
Trains with team, could return
Gvardiol (fracture) has returned to team training this week and could be available to help City in the final fixtures of the season, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "Yeah he's good, he's training and feels good... Hopefully he can help us in the last part of the season and have a good World Cup with Croatia."
ANALYSIS
Gvardiol had been sidelined since suffering a tibial fracture in January and undergoing surgery, making his return to the training pitch a significant milestone in what has been a lengthy recovery process. The Croatian left-back's availability for the final fixtures would be a major boost for City's title push, with Marc Guehi and Abdukodir Khusanov having covered the central defensive duties during his extended absence. The club will assess his fitness carefully before committing to his involvement in any upcoming fixtures.
Gvardiol had been sidelined since suffering a tibial fracture in January and undergoing surgery, making his return to the training pitch a significant milestone in what has been a lengthy recovery process. The Croatian left-back's availability for the final fixtures would be a major boost for City's title push, with Marc Guehi and Abdukodir Khusanov having covered the central defensive duties during his extended absence. The club will assess his fitness carefully before committing to his involvement in any upcoming fixtures.
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Getting better but return not close
Gvardiol (fracture) continues to make progress in his recovery but is not yet close to returning, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "He's getting better but still he isn't close."
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Targeting mid-May return
Gvardiol (fracture) is expected to begin running within the next 10 days and is targeting a return to full training by mid-May, according to Sportske Novosti.
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Needs surgery on fractured tibia
Gvardiol will undergo surgery after it was confirmed that he suffered a tibial fracture during Sunday's match against Chelsea, the club announced Monday.
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Could be dealing with serious issue
Gvardiol left Sunday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea with an injury about which coach Pep Guardiola said "We'll see tomorrow. It doesn't look good" after the game, City Xtra reports.
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Four shots from bench
Gvardiol recorded four shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Sunderland.
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Candidate to leave City?
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are interested in signing Gvardiol, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
Gvardiol is expected to sign a new contract with Manchester City, with both parties already in talks. However, it wouldn't be surprising if the Croatian defender leaves the club. Manchester City already have Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi as top-tier center-backs, and there's decent interest from teams interested in signing the defender. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are both expected to kick the ties on Gvardiol's availability during the summer.
Gvardiol is expected to sign a new contract with Manchester City, with both parties already in talks. However, it wouldn't be surprising if the Croatian defender leaves the club. Manchester City already have Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi as top-tier center-backs, and there's decent interest from teams interested in signing the defender. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are both expected to kick the ties on Gvardiol's availability during the summer.