Huddersfield game changer Samir Nasri looks set to miss the Saturday evening game against Everton this weekend.
Manuel Pellegrini explained in his pre-match presser that the midfielder took a knock in training and is a doubt for the game.
It’s a big blow to the team so soon after he returned from a muscle problem and although it is only a small issue it looks sufficient to keep him on the sidelines.
Pellegrini said : “Samir had a problem in his calf this week so maybe he will not be able to play. We will see and decide the squad soon.”
Apart from his update on Nasri, Pellegrini indicated there was no further news on other players with injuries revealing tests were still ongoing for striker Andy Carroll after an ankle injury.
He added: “The players with long injuries – Jack Wilshere, Andriy Yarmolenko, Carlos Sanchez, Winston Reid – continue with their recoveries.
“Andy Carroll is doing a lot of different medical tests to decide what we must do with his ankle. We will know more about his injury when we finish doing all the different examinations.”
The manager has no regrets about allowing Manu Lanzini link up with the Aregntine squad saying: “I know if Lanzini is nominated, he should go. I think it was good for him to go. I know all the players like to be involved in their national squad. After that, the coaches must decide if he plays.”
Ffs injured again…hope we don’t have a new Andy Carroll
I understand Nasri hasn’t played football professional in a long time so probably hasn’t had regular training till came to train with us. But the first game played very good then has been huge even off bench. So I hope its just some getting back to fitness injuries & Pellegrini is much more cautious then Bilic or Moyes bc he’d rather lose for a game or two then months (which I like)
We want a 2yr deal for him & he wants a lio more money supposedly & more game bonus but £70k to £90k not to bad especially if he can stay fit but if he becomes injury prone like AC or Wilshere….
Monaco apparently want him which the tax free income would be enticing but think he would prefer to stay in PL under Pelle who has gotten the best out of him if he is paid well.
Bc Huddersfield game he was brilliant & if he can do that for 2 years yes please keep.
Save money on buying another AM or Winger too so can get CB LB CM & CF or 2.