Good news for Manchester City! Pep Guardiola shares update on team leader's return from injury

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has delivered a crucial update on the fitness of winger Jérémy Doku ahead of the upcoming Premier League away clash against Leeds.

Details: Pep Guardiola revealed that Jérémy Doku, who missed recent matches due to a calf injury picked up a month ago in the Champions League fixture against Galatasaray, has finally returned to training. Speaking at a press conference, the Spanish coach confirmed that Doku took part in his first full training session with the squad yesterday—a hugely positive sign for the Citizens.

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Despite the winger’s return to the pitch, the Manchester City boss stopped short of confirming whether Doku will feature at Elland Road. Guardiola stressed that a final decision will be made only after consulting with the medical team. The club is exercising caution to prevent any recurrence of the injury, especially given Doku’s importance to City’s attacking threat. The coaching staff intends to monitor how his body responds to increased workload before including him in the matchday squad.

The Belgian winger has tallied 3 goals and 11 assists in 30 appearances for the Citizens across all competitions this season.

It’s worth noting that the Leeds vs Manchester City fixture is set for today, 28 February, with kickoff at 18:30 Central European Time. This encounter is absolutely vital for Manchester City as they continue their push for the Premier League title.

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