Manchester City are continuing their preparations for this weekend’s Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park, and there’s some very encouraging news coming out of the club’s training ground.
With the fixture set to take place on Saturday, Pep Guardiola’s squad received a timely boost as two important players made progress in their recovery from injury, potentially returning to action just in time.
In the latest training session held on Thursday, Manchester City shared photos on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, giving fans a glimpse of who was involved.
Among those spotted in training was Phil Foden, who had missed last weekend’s 5-2 win over Crystal Palace due to a knock he picked up in the Manchester derby against United. His absence had raised concerns, but his presence back in training with his teammates suggests he has a strong chance of being available for Saturday’s game.
The 23-year-old England international has been a key part of City’s squad this season, contributing both goals and assists, so his return would be a significant lift.
However, the biggest development from the session was the return of Swiss defender Manuel Akanji. The centre-back has been sidelined since February after struggling with a persistent abductor injury.
The issue had troubled him for a while, eventually requiring surgery to correct. Akanji had played through discomfort for much of the campaign, showing commitment to the team despite the pain.
But as the injury worsened, a break became inevitable, and the decision was made for him to undergo surgery. Now, after weeks of recovery and rehabilitation, his appearance in training is a strong indicator that he could be back in the squad for the trip to Merseyside.
The return of both Foden and Akanji would come at a crucial time for Guardiola’s side. With the Premier League title race heating up and the fight for Champions League qualification entering its final stages, City will need all hands on deck.
While an official update on both players is expected during Guardiola’s press conference later today, the visual evidence from training already points to a positive outcome.
Having two vital first-team members return to action could give Manchester City the depth and quality they need for the final stretch of the season, especially as they juggle domestic and European competitions.
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