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Pep Guardiola: Leroy Sane Still 'Weeks' Away from Manchester City Injury Return

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Leroy Sane is still "weeks" away from a return after a his long-term injury layoff.

The Premier League champions confirmed recently that the German winger was back in training, having missed the entire 2019-20 season so far because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in the Community Shield clash with Liverpool in August.

Speaking ahead of the team's clash with West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday, Guardiola told reporters:

"He's started training with us.