Without the midfielder in the side City have suffered back-to-back to defeats in their last two games
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed Fernandinho could be available for selection for Sunday’s game against Southampton.
The Brazilian has missed the last two games for City and in his absence the they have conceded five goals.
The Citizens lost both matches - to Crystal Palace and Leicester City - and have dropped to third in the table. The 2-1 defeat against Leicester was City’s third defeat in four games and means they now trail leaders Liverpool by seven points.
The reigning league champions will be hoping to close the gap to Jurgen Klopp’s men when they face Southampton on Sunday, and speaking ahead of the game, Guardiola confirmed Fernandinho has returned to training.
“Everybody is fit but some players have some problems,” he said in his pre-match press conference.
“We will decide tomorrow but Ferna, Gabriel Jesus and Kompany have been in training.
“I’ve said many times how important he (Fernandinho) is – his position and qualities. Of course, he is so important, like Kevin (De Bruyne). We have to find a solution to win games.
“We tried (to recruit back-up) but the market was not there and it didn’t happen.”
Fernandinho has been struggling with a thigh injury, but his return to the side could be a welcomed boost for Guardiola.
In his absence, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss selected John Stones and Ilkay Gundogan respectively in a defensive-midfield position.
“We will have his (Fernandinho’s) qualities again and he is an incredible player,” said Guardiola. "He is so important like Kevin is, so of course he is important we have to find another solution if he is not available.
A win for City on the south coast could help close the gap on their rivals at the top of the table, yet playing a day after Liverpool and Tottenham allows the pair to increase their lead over the Citizens.
City have a good recent record against Southampton and beat them 6-1 earlier in the season.
kumabdlz
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bet
tanay_1604
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What is incredible in him? Did he not play crystal palace
no he didn't you foil
ruoitz
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that is a good news
Mayas7
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What is incredible in him? Did he not play crystal palace
i think they mean incredible in his bad play
Mayas7
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What is incredible in him? Did he not play crystal palace
i think they mean incredible in his bad play😂😂😂😂😂😂
mcollys
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What is incredible in him? Did he not play crystal palace
Kumabilp
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Ha ha....not invincible bit degradable man
Rebaetuz
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its a great thing that u will be back tmoro . we got to close up on Liverpool fast
cityzenOg
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I hope if not for Southampton then he'll be fit and ready for Liverpool clash. We need his experience & tackling prowness if he gonna hope for any result from Liverpool.
Bakdilopz
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welcome back
robjet07
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Fernandinho is to city how Kante is to Chelsea. Despite spending so much on defence, it's really not together without Fernandinho
Cocamnrt
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tank God he is back
12UnitedGuyReborn
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City has really suffered without this guy just shows how vital he was and will be to Pep's city
ELDER GODWIN
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good one.. let's paint the town blue again 🔥🔥🔥
tadgewayne2000
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Fernandinho will be back, we’ll beat Southampton and then beat Liverpool at the Etihad next Thursday & get it back to 4 points with 17 matches to play.
You mean one point
iodine
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Fernandinho will be back, we’ll beat Southampton and then beat Liverpool at the Etihad next Thursday & get it back to 4 points with 17 matches to play.
popzlim
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Going in too the champions league knockout rounds with a 34 year old midfielder and an injury prone left back as our on proper options in the CDM and LB is embarrassing.
Yuewsesber
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Need that Brazilian back asap
Foliage
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For people that are blaming fernandinho absence is reason why we lost those game, I believe it would have still happened with him in the team, yes he make the team better but the problem is deeper than fernandinho.
pompoe
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Fernandinho may not return against Southampton on Sunday but with Silva and De Bruyne in the side, City will be a much more potent attacking force. And when the Brazilian does return, the Blues will become stronger in all areas.
Mike100
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Am happy to welcome Dhino back to the squad
seebelpstu
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very important man
Phil-collins
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he is the engine of Manchester City midfield
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he's gonna be back,can't wait to have him in the team
tetdekpuy
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good
Absalam017
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Come soon lad
GGJK
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Good to hear
peobopru
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he is the engine of Manchester City midfield
Veedu333
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hope so .. 😊
Rinchwhite
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I’ve said many times how important he (Fernandinho) is – his position and qualities. Of course, he is so important, like Kevin (De Bruyne). We have to find a solution to win games.