Man City gem Oscar Bobb to be out for three months after breaking his fibula

As soon as he was old enough to join Manchester City under the regulations in force in 2019, Oscar Bobb left the Valerenga academy in his native Norway to join Manchester City's youth academy. Five years later, he was in an ideal position to break into Premier League dynamics under Pep Guardiola this season, but he broke his fibula and will be out for three to four months.

The setback occurred during training in preparation for the new domestic campaign in Great Britain. His coach had given him a starting place in the Community Shield match against Manchester United and he proved him right by providing the assist that allowed Bernardo Silva to score the goal that forced the penalty shootout. From 12 yards, the Sky Blues won the title.

The journalist Jack Gaughan, who works in the north of England for the 'Daily Mail', reported that the young man travels to Barcelona on Thursday to undergo surgery. The plan is to start his recovery process as soon as possible, especially now that it is known that it is serious. He should be back by the end of 2024, when the most interesting date of football in which it is based is the boxing day. On this date, the Etihad Stadium outfit will host Chelsea.

The injury of Oscar Bobb, together with the sale of Julian Alvarez, who was unhappy with his playing time and signed for Atletico Madrid, has upset Manchester City's plans for a quiet transfer window. Now, more and more of the nation's media are taking it for granted that there will be a major investment in the remaining two weeks to secure reinforcements.

 

August 15, 2024