Aymeric Laporte sends message to Man City fans after Real Madrid injury
Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte has sent fans an injury update message, after he was forced off the pitch during Pep Guardiola's stunning 2-1 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Man City: Pep Guardiola reflects on Real Madrid win
Manchester City hero Aymeric Laporte has admitted that he was sad to leave the match during the club’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola’s side produced a sensational comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu to win 2-1, giving them a healthy advantage ahead of the return fixture.
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It’s still not clear how serious Laporte’s injury is, but on first glance, it’s likely to be a lengthy lay-off.
Guardiola claimed that it was always going to be difficult for the defender to return after missing most of the season.
But, he was simply too important to the team to leave out for, arguably, City’s most important game of the season, so far.
The Citizens will now be forced to rely on Fernandinho, Nicolas Otamendi, John Stones and Eric Garcia for the rest of the campaign.
Man City news: Laporte limped off the pitch in the 33rd minute against Real Madrid (Image: GETTY Images)