Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has expressed concerns regarding injury woes at the club. A number of defenders suffered injuries in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Josko Gvardiol and Rúben Dias were both forced off in the second half against the Blues. Nico O’Reilly also looked uncomfortable with his hamstring towards the end of the game.

Furthermore, John Stones has started in a solitary match since August whereas Nathan Ake has struggled to remain fit.

“Of course I have concerns,” said Guardiola. “Have you seen the bench today? Four players from the academy and now we will have more. We don’t have players.”

“We have a lot [of injuries],” said Guardiola. “John Stones is missing for I don’t know how many months. Ruben now will be out, Josko will be out. Nathan, always we know with Nathan he cannot play regularly. It’s the situation.

“Stay strong and we will find a solution. The spirit is there and will be there.”

The Spaniard said he is concerned regarding Josko Gvardiol as the Croatian international struggled to limp off the pitch and had to take support of Reece James and a member of City’s medical team.

“We’ll see tomorrow [Monday], it doesn’t look good,” said Guardiola. “Him and Ruben, we’ll see what happens. I didn’t speak to the doctor, but if Ruben is out it’s because he felt something.”

The Cityzens are currently in second place in the standings with 13 wins, three draws and four losses. They have a total of 42 points under their belt and are six points behind table-toppers Arsenal.

Manchester City will next take on Brighton at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.