It's nowhere near as detrimental as Kevin De Bruyne's injury lay-off but Manchester City have reportedly been hit with another injury blow today.
There are fears back-up goalkeeper Claudio Bravo could miss the season after suffering an achilles tendon injury in training today.
Of course, City would much rather prefer it to be Bravo injured, rather than first-choice keeper Ederson - but should the injury be as severe as anticipated, it is a worry for Pep Guardiola.
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The Chilean has just posted a bit of a cryptic tweet in what looks a lot like a response to the injury news:
Bravo had a dreadful first season in English football but did improve his rapport with City fans last season through his penalty-saving heroics against Wolves and Leicester City on route to the Carabao Cup triumph.
His potentially lengthy absence would mean 20-year old Daniel Grimshaw, promoted to the first-team squad last season, would have to step up.
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The boyhood City fan, who made 15 appearances for the EDS and Under 19's last term, recently penned a new four-year deal with the club.
City offloaded both Angus Gunn and Joe Hart to Premier League sides in the transfer window, while Aro Muric was loaned out to partner club NAC Breda.
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