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Manchester City winger Savinho is expected to miss the clash with Chelsea(Image: Matt McNulty\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nManchester City welcome Chelsea to the Etihad today with the visitors in turmoil after Enzo Maresca’s departure.Manchester City winger Savinho is expected to miss the clash with Chelsea(Image: Matt McNulty\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Manchester City are currently facing the challenges of the fixture pile-up as they prepare to host Chelsea<\/a> in the Premier League<\/a>. All eyes are on the visitors heading into the game after they parted ways with Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day.<\/p>\n However, who is in the dugout for the opponents should not be a distraction for City as they aim to close the gap on Arsenal in the Premier League. If they are to do that, the Blues<\/a> will need to overcome injury concerns which are currently plaguing their squad.<\/p>\n So with this in mind, MEN Sport has taken a look at who is available, who is a doubt and who is out of the clash with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nathan Ake<\/p>\n Injury: <\/strong>Knee<\/p>\n Ake returned to the starting line-up at the Stadium of Light as Pep Guardiola<\/a> looked to freshen up his team. The Dutchman twisted his knee in the opening stages of the contest but managed to complete the game and should be available this weekend.<\/p>\n Potential return date: <\/strong>January 4 vs Chelsea<\/p>\n Nico Gonzalez<\/p>\n Injury: <\/strong>Unknown<\/p>\n Gonzalez<\/a> was forced off at half time against Sunderland with an issue he was treated for on the pitch at the Stadium of Light. Guardiola said the Spaniard would be assessed ahead of Chelsea but after so many matches while Rodri has been out, it would not be a surprise to see him miss out.<\/p>\n Potential return date: <\/strong>January 7 vs Brighton<\/p>\n Rodri<\/p>\n Injury: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n Speaking of Rodri<\/a>, Guardiola told the media after the draw with the Black Cats that he would talk with the medical staff<\/a> before making a decision on whether the midfielder could play again so soon after the Sunderland game. Having only played 45 minutes at the Stadium of Light, the hope will be for the Ballon d’Or winner to be fit for Chelsea.<\/p>\n Potential return date: <\/strong>January 4 vs Chelsea<\/p>\n John Stones<\/p>\n Injury: <\/strong>Thigh<\/p>\n