Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo hands Pep Guardiola injury scare as he hobbles off in World Cup qualifier
It's the second scare during the international break for Guardiola just days after skipper Vincent Kompany
MANCHESTER CITY could be facing a goalkeeper crisis after Claudio Bravo suffered a knee injury during Chile’s World Cup qualifier against Colombia on Thursday night.
Bravo limped away from a heavy collision in the second half following a clash with Santiago Arias, the City keeper raced off his line to block an effort during the goalless draw in Barranquilla.
The 33-year-old keeper injured himself blocking a run into the box by Arias, Bravo did struggle on for a few minutes after receiving treatment before asking to be replaced.
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It's these times in the football calendar club managers dread as they wave goodbye to their star players and pray they return in one piece, sometimes less than 48 hours before weekend league games.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has already lost defender Hector Bellerin and Chile may gamble on Alexis Sanchez fitness in the South American World Cup qualifier this weekend against Uruguay.
City boss Pep Guardiola will now endure an anxious wait to discover the extent of his keepers injury.
Guardiola has put all his faith in the 33-year-old keeper who moved to City from Barcelona in August at the expense of Joe Hart who moved to Torino on loan
The only other senior keeper available would be 35-year-old Willy Cabellero who hasn't always convinced between the sticks since his arrival from Malaga in 2014.
City have dropped to third in the Premier League with one win in their last five games and face a tricky trip to Crystal Palace after the international break.
The City boss will need all his experienced players available in order to get back on track in the title race.
It's the second injury setback Guardiola has suffered this week while his players are away on international duty.
Skipper Vincent Kompany withdrew from Belgium's friendly with Holland after feeling discomfort in the pre-match warm up.
The Belgian defender will stay with the squad but is not expected to be risked in their World Cup qualifier against Estonia on Sunday.