Injury Concerns Ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City Match

The upcoming Premier League clash on Sunday, 20th October, between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City is fraught with injury issues for both teams. Wolverhampton Wanderers face significant setbacks as forward Hwang Hee-chan is set to miss the match after suffering an ankle injury during international duty with South Korea. In addition, Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, and Boubacar Traore remain sidelined due to ongoing fitness concerns.

Manchester City, on the other hand, will be without star playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, as confirmed by the team’s management. Nathan Ake is also a doubt for the match, raising concerns over the team’s defensive setup. Long-term absentees Rodri and Oscar Bobb continue to be unavailable for selection, posing further challenges for City.

In terms of head-to-head statistics, Manchester City holds a stronger position within the league. Currently, City stands 2nd in the league with 17 points, while Wolverhampton Wanderers are struggling in the 19th position with just 1 point. Historically, City has been dominant in their encounters, winning 46 out of the 111 matches played, whereas Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured 42 victories, with 23 matches ending in a draw.

Recent form also leans in favor of Manchester City. In their previous encounters, City secured a significant 5-1 victory on May 4, 2024, but Wolverhampton Wanderers managed a notable 2-1 win against City on September 30, 2023. These performances, along with Wolverhampton’s challenges with injuries, indicate a potentially tough fixture ahead for the home side.