Manchester City Confirms Josko Gvardiol's Foot Injury, Return Time Unknown

Josko Gvardiol suffered a serious injury during Manchester City's match against Chelsea (Instagram/@mancity).

JAKARTA - Manchester City has confirmed that Josko Gvardiol has broken his leg and will undergo surgery this week.

The Croatian defender was forced off the field in the second half of the 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Monday, January 5, 2026, early morning WIB.

The Citizens said the test was a day after the match and revealed Gvardiol had a tibia fracture in his right leg and would require surgery.

There is no set timeframe for his return, but the 23-year-old is expected to be out for several months.

"Manchester City can confirm that Josko Gvardiol has suffered a tibia fracture in his right leg."

"The injury occurred in the second half of the 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the English League. The defender will undergo surgery this weekend and assessments are still ongoing to fully ascertain the severity of the injury and the expected prognosis," the club said in a statement.

Gvardiol's injury is a significant blow to Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's hopes of catching Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

Guardiola has already lost John Stones, who has only played as a starter in one league game since August 2025. Meanwhile, Ruben Dias also suffered an injury against Chelsea.