De Bruyne, Ake, Bobb - Man City injury news and return dates as Pep Guardiola handed major boost

Manchester City have been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their return to Premier League action with Nathan Ake back in training.

The Dutchman has been sidelined for a number of weeks with a hamstring issue sustained in the September international break while in action for the Netherlands. However, the defender has now returned to training with City and is set to be available for the weekend clash with Wolves.

But there was no sign of playmaker Kevin De Bruyne during the open section of training on Thursday, placing further doubt on when the Belgian might return. He is unlikely to be involved against Wolves and the midweek Champions League date with Sparta Prague could also come too soon.

There was no sign of Kyle Walker or Manuel Akanji during the brief period the media were allowed to watch training on Thursday. Savinho and Ederson were also not present but the pair have yet to return following international exertions for Brazil.

City have been hit with injuries in the early stages of the season. Here's the latest from the Etihad treatment room.

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Nathan Ake

Injury: Hamstring

What we know: Ake came off with a hamstring injury during the last international break. He didn't link up with the Netherlands this month but is back in training with City and could be involved this weekend.

Potential return date: Wolves (A) - October 20

Kevin De Bruyne

Injury: Thigh

What we know: De Bruyne was absent from the open training on Thursday and is unlikely to feature against Wolves. Considering his recent injury record, the Blues are likely to exercise caution.

Potential return date: Southampton (H) October 26

Rodri

Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

What we know: Rodri has sustained a serious knee injury and will miss the rest of the campaign. The hope for City will be that he can be fit to start when the 2025-26 campaign begins.

Potential return date: August 2025

Oscar Bobb

Injury: Fractured Leg

What we know: The Norwegian suffered his leg break in August and he is now in a race against the clock to come back before the end of the year. The hope is that Bobb will play some part over the festive period.

Potential return date: December