Manchester, UK — Manchester City’s triumph over Leyton Orient came at a heavy price, as their £50 million January recruit, Nico Gonzalez, suffered an injury setback.
The Spanish midfielder, brought in during the winter transfer window to cover for the sidelined Rodri, lasted just 25 minutes before being forced off after a tough challenge from Sonny Perkins.
City, enduring their most turbulent spell in a decade under Pep Guardiola, have struggled in Rodri’s absence. Gonzalez’s injury now adds to their mounting concerns as they push to regain momentum.
Despite an early setback from Jamie Donley’s stunning long-range strike, City rallied to secure victory. January signing Abdukodir Khusanov leveled the score by deflecting Rico Lewis’s effort into the net, before Guardiola introduced Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne to turn the game around. The latter sealed the win, preventing a shock FA Cup exit against the League One side.
Attention now shifts to Tuesday’s crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 play-off against Real Madrid, where City will fight to keep their season alive and maintain their pursuit of silverware.
By Taiwo Olatinwo| February 8, 2025
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