Man City v Crystal Palace early FA Cup final injury news with 5 out and 2 doubts

Man City have a shot at salvaging something from this season at the weekend as they face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

Pep Guardiola’s side had a disappointing result in their last game, which was a 0-0 draw against already relegated Southampton. It has left City fourth in the Premier League, two points clear into the Champions League places.

They could be without four players against Palace on Saturday, whereas the Eagles could be missing three names at Wembley. There is also a small chance that City could finally see the return of Rodri in midfield.

Man City injury news

As mentioned, Rodri could make a return against Palace, as he has all but recovered from the long-term ACL injury that he suffered against Arsenal in September, keeping him out ever since.

Guardiola said at the start of May: “The moment the official doctor says Rodri can start to play minutes... he will, but the doctors have to tell me. He is making more sessions, but we have to wait so he doesn't make a step backwards and get injured again. Every training session, he feels better.”

He could come back in the final at Wembley, which would provide a huge boost to City but as things stand he is still doubtful.

Furthermore, three City players are at this stage likely to miss the game against Palace. John Stones and Oscar Bobb are still recovering from hamstring injuries, with Nathan Ake also out, but he has an issue with his ankle.

All three are expected to miss the final against the Eagles, however, they are all expected to make some form of return before the end of the season.

Crystal Palace injury news

Palace could be without three players for the final on Saturday with the biggest name being midfielder Adam Wharton, who is dealing with an ankle injury which forced him to miss Palace’s 2-0 win against Spurs over the weekend.

Glasner said: “If everything goes right, he'll be reintegrated in full training on Wednesday when we start preparing for the [FA Cup] final - 90 per cent he can play.”

Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad will both miss the final on Saturday as they have both been ruled out for the rest of the season with major injuries to their knees. They are working to get fit for the start of next year.

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