Man City new midfielder Gonzalez injured on debut ahead of Real Madrid match

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, left, gives instructions from the side line during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match between Leyton Orient and Manchester City at the Gaughan Group Stadium in London, England, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, left, gives instructions from the side line during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match between Leyton Orient and Manchester City at the Gaughan Group Stadium in London, England, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)


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New Manchester City signing Nico Gonzalez was injured and substituted after 22 minutes of his debut for the Premier League club. The midfielder who joined from Porto for a reported $61.8 million on transfer deadline day appeared to hurt his ribs after falling awkwardly in a challenge with Leyton Orient's Sonny Perkins. After receiving treatment Gonzalez held his side as he left the field early in the FA Cup fourth round match at Brisbane Road. His injury will be a concern for City manager Pep Guardiola ahead of Tuesday's Champions League playoff against Real Madrid.

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