BREAKING NEWS: Pep Guardiola sobbed after learning that the star player for Manchester City, who was supposed to start against Chelsea, had sustained an injury this evening.

Just days before the start of the new Premier League season, Manchester City faced a significant setback as their young star, Oscar Bobb, suffered a severe injury.

Oscar Bobb, a promising 21-year-old winger, was expected to play a key role in Manchester City’s quest for a fifth consecutive Premier League title during the 2024-25 season. Last season, Bobb made a strong impression with a series of impactful performances off the bench, most notably scoring a dramatic last-minute winner in a 3-2 victory over Newcastle in January.

Bobb had continued to impress during pre-season, further solidifying his position in the team. In the Community Shield match against Manchester United, he provided the assist for City’s equalizer, showcasing his ability to influence important games.

His pre-season form had positioned him as one of Pep Guardiola’s preferred options on the right wing for the upcoming season, and expectations were high for the young Norwegian international.

However, on Wednesday, reports began to circulate that Bobb had sustained a serious injury, which was later confirmed by Jack Gaughan of the Daily Mail.

The injury, a broken leg, is expected to keep Bobb sidelined for several months. This comes as a significant blow to Manchester City, as they were counting on Bobb to contribute significantly to their campaign.

With Bobb out of action, City is left with a gap on the right wing. Although players like Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku are capable of playing in that position, the injury shifts the spotlight to Savio, a recent acquisition, who now becomes Guardiola’s primary option on the right side.

Additionally, with the recent departure of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid, Bobb’s injury may prompt Manchester City to explore the transfer market in search of a new attacking option to strengthen their squad.

Manchester City’s Premier League title defense begins on Sunday, August 18, with a challenging away match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The absence of Bobb adds an extra layer of difficulty to what was already anticipated to be a tough start to the season.