Oscar Bobb Injury Update: Man City Winger Forced Off in Carabao Cup Clash vs Brentford

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faces a fresh selection crisis after Oscar Bobb suffered a suspected leg injury just 20 minutes into the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford. The 22-year-old Norwegian international, who only recently returned from a long-term leg fracture that sidelined him for 48 matches, appeared dejected as he was replaced by Phil Foden. This latest Manchester City injury blow comes at a critical juncture for Bobb, who has struggled to regain his breakout form and secure a regular spot in the starting XI ahead of Jeremy Doku this season.

The severity of the injury remains unclear, but the sight of club physios stretching Bobb’s leg on the pitch suggests a potential muscle strain or a recurrence of previous issues. Since returning to action in March 2025, the winger has found minutes hard to come by, managing only 457 minutes of Premier League football and failing to record a goal contribution since the opening day. As Pep Guardiola prepares to provide a post-match injury update, City fans are left sweating over the fitness of their starlet, whose rise has been repeatedly stunted by physical setbacks during the 2024/25 campaign.