Pep Guardiola confirms major injury blows ahead of Manchester City's trip to Burnley

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed that both Rodri and Ruben Dias won't be available for selection against Burnley -Credit:Copa/Getty Images Manchester City have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their pivotal encounter with Burnley, with both Rodri and Ruben Dias set to be unavailable. Pep Guardiola has acknowledged he will be without the pair as City look to go top of the Premier League table on Wednesday. Sunday's 2-1 triumph over Arsenal has placed the title destiny firmly in their hands, though it came at a price.

Rodri came off in the 88th minute after picking up a groin injury. While scans have indicated the issue is not serious, the midfielder will be unable to feature at Burnley and remains a doubt for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton. Speaking at his pre-game press conference, Guardiola revealed, via The Mirror : "I think he will not be ready for tomorrow and we will see for the next games.

Maybe [he will be back for] the semi-final with Southampton or in 12 or 13 days against Everton. " Xavi Simons makes Tottenham fanbase admission following brutal Brighton draw Teenage soccer star's life saved by emergency surgery after stabbing in Denmark Josko Gvardiol also remains unavailable after suffering a broken leg -Credit:Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images Guardiola further confirmed that Dias is 'not ready yet', the center-back having picked up a hamstring injury during City's UEFA Champions League game against Real Madrid last month. Dias continues his recovery alongside fellow defender Josko Gvardiol, who remains sidelined with a broken leg.

Rodri has featured in each of City's last 11 Premier League fixtures and proved pivotal in narrowing the gap on Arsenal. Alongside Bernardo Silva, the Spaniard was magnificent against the Gunners. "In the last games, both of them have been really important," Guardiola said.