Josko Gvardiol
24-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Gvardiol was arguably one of City's best players in their letdown of a 2024/25 campaign, starting 36 matches while serving between left-back and center-back, depending on where he was needed by Pep Guardiola. His two-way ability was once again on full display as he led the left flank, advancing at any chance he could to help the attack, earning him five goals despite the defender tag. He's unlikely to take a step down from this level in a system that fits perfectly to his game, though following the addition of Rayan Ait-Nouri, it does seem like he'll play more as a center-back going forward, which could lead to less time on the ball around the opponent's box.
Starts in return
Gvardiol (fracture) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace.
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Gvaridol is a surprise addition to the team sheet Wednesday as he makes his return from a long break due to injury, with the defender not just with his team but starting immediately. This is a huge return for the club as they try to chase down Arsenal in the final few weeks, although there will be some questions about how fit he is. Even more importantly for the defender, it seems him earning play time ahead of the World Cup with Croatia.
Gvaridol is a surprise addition to the team sheet Wednesday as he makes his return from a long break due to injury, with the defender not just with his team but starting immediately. This is a huge return for the club as they try to chase down Arsenal in the final few weeks, although there will be some questions about how fit he is. Even more importantly for the defender, it seems him earning play time ahead of the World Cup with Croatia.
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Trains with team, could return
Gvardiol (fracture) has returned to team training this week and could be available to help City in the final fixtures of the season, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "Yeah he's good, he's training and feels good... Hopefully he can help us in the last part of the season and have a good World Cup with Croatia."
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Getting better but return not close
Gvardiol (fracture) continues to make progress in his recovery but is not yet close to returning, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "He's getting better but still he isn't close."
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Targeting mid-May return
Gvardiol (fracture) is expected to begin running within the next 10 days and is targeting a return to full training by mid-May, according to Sportske Novosti.
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Needs surgery on fractured tibia
Gvardiol will undergo surgery after it was confirmed that he suffered a tibial fracture during Sunday's match against Chelsea, the club announced Monday.
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Could be dealing with serious issue
Gvardiol left Sunday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea with an injury about which coach Pep Guardiola said "We'll see tomorrow. It doesn't look good" after the game, City Xtra reports.
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Real Madrid keeping close tabs
Real Madrid are interested in signing Gvardiol, according to Diario AS.
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Real Madrid are expected to strengthen their defensive line in the summer, particularly if David Alaba and Raul Asencio end up departing the club as expected. Gvardiol would be an excellent signing for Los Merengues, but it remains to be seen whether Manchester City will listen to offers for the Croatian center-back.
Real Madrid are expected to strengthen their defensive line in the summer, particularly if David Alaba and Raul Asencio end up departing the club as expected. Gvardiol would be an excellent signing for Los Merengues, but it remains to be seen whether Manchester City will listen to offers for the Croatian center-back.