Manchester City’s injuries worsened following their 2-1 League Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with winger Savinho and defender Manuel Akanji joining the growing list of players sidelined at the club. Manager Pep Guardiola now faces a difficult situation, with only 13 fit players available.

Savinho had to be stretchered off in the 62nd minute with an apparent ankle injury, while Akanji was unable to start after experiencing a muscle problem during the warm-up. They join an already lengthy injury list which includes key players like Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri and Kyle Walker, as well as recent absentees Oscar Bobb, Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish.

Speaking to journalists after their League Cup exitGuardiola said he and City are in real trouble with the number of injuries they are currently dealing with. The Spanish tactician also believes that players who play matches also end up with problems.

Guardiola claimed he had not seen such an injury situation at City since he was at the club. The City boss also said Savinho is not in danger at the moment and will assess the winger’s condition.

“We have 13 players (available), so we are in real difficulty. The guys who play mostly end up with problems and we will see how they recover,” Guardiola told reporters.

“I think we are in trouble, because in nine years we have never been in a situation with so many injuries.”

“I hope he (Savinho) is not in danger but we will see… Akanji yesterday, I didn’t know, during the last action I felt something in the muscular part of his body and today in the warm-up, he didn’t do it. “I don’t feel good.

Guardiola happy with youngsters

Pep Guardiola praised the Academy talents who rose to the occasion in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash against Tottenham. Despite the challenges posed by numerous injuries, the young players rose to the occasion and put in impressive performances, earning praise from their manager.

The likes of James McAtee, Jacob Wright and Rico Lewis have received praise from Guardiola.

“I’m really happy with what I saw – really happy. 90 minutes, so composed against such a dangerous team,” Guardiola said.

City will face Bournemouth in their next Premier League match.