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Ilkay Gundogan Injury 'Not a Big Issue,' Says Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola

The injury suffered by midfielder Ilkay Gundogan during Manchester City's 2-1 Carabao Cup win over West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday is only "little," according to manager Pep Guardiola.

The Spanish boss admitted he was anxious when the 26-year-old German, making his first start in nine months, had to be substituted just before the hour following a challenge from Claudio Yacob, per Paul Hirst in the Times:

"I think it's a little injury. Unfortunately the action was tough but he will be back soon hopefully. He will have a scan, but the doctor told me it's a little [injury], and not a big issue.