As the lineups were announced for today’s match between Manchester City and West Ham, there was a notable absence in City’s squad. Brazilian winger Savinho was not included in the team for the game at the London Stadium, leading to speculation about his status.
According to Simon Bajkowski of the Manchester Evening News, Savinho is sidelined due to a knee injury. Bajkowski further reports that City manager Pep Guardiola hopes Savinho will recover in time for the team’s next Premier League match against Brentford, especially since there are no fixtures next weekend due to the international break. The added time off is expected to help Savinho regain fitness before the resumption of domestic football.
Jack Gaughan of the Daily Mail has also confirmed the injury via X, highlighting that Savinho has been given a 10-day break and is anticipated to return after the international break.
The absence of Savinho is a setback for Manchester City, who are the reigning world champions. The Brazilian winger had made a promising start to his City career, contributing significantly to their attacking play.
His injury interrupts what had been a strong beginning, which included a notable performance in City’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea. Savinho was substituted at halftime in that match due to the knee issue, raising concerns about whether this new injury is a continuation of the problem he experienced at Stamford Bridge.
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