Manchester City confirmed Joško Guardiola’s serious injury on their official website.
“Manchester City can confirm that Joško Guardiola suffered a fracture tibia on the right leg. He suffered the injury in the second half of Sunday’s Premier League match against Chelseawhich ended 1:1.
The defender will undergo surgery at the end of this week, and doctors will continue with detailed examinations to determine the full extent of the injury and the expected course of recovery. Everyone at the club wishes Joško a speedy recovery, and information about his rehabilitation will be regularly published on the club website.”they announced from City.
Fracture tibia means a break of several months, which puts it under a question mark Gvardiolov performance at World Cup in June. Let’s remind, on World Cup three years ago he was one of the key players of Croatia in winning bronze.
Guardiola was injured yesterday in the 51st minute of the match against Chelseawhen he had to leave the field. Recovery from a fracture of the tibia usually lasts from three to six months, while in the case of more serious injuries and surgery it can take up to nine months. After the operation and additional examinations, the plan for his return will be clearer.
