Josko Gvardiol - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Set for big role defensively Gvardiol should be a key defensive piece for Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Impact Gvardiol was limited to just four appearances (two starts) since the beginning of January after missing multiple months due to a fracture, but the defender is expected to be healthy for the World Cup. Gvardiol can be deployed both at center-back or left-back, but he's likely to anchor the defense of the Balkan side alongside either Luka Vuskovic or Duje Caleta-Car. Gvardiol could also be a threat in set-piece situations, so he's one of the players to keep close tabs on in the Croatian squad from a fantasy perspective.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starts in return Gvardiol (fracture) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Gvaridol is a surprise addition to the team sheet Wednesday as he makes his return from a long break due to injury, with the defender not just with his team but starting immediately. This is a huge return for the club as they try to chase down Arsenal in the final few weeks, although there will be some questions about how fit he is. Even more importantly for the defender, it seems him earning play time ahead of the World Cup with Croatia.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pep Guardiola Provides Update On Contract Extensions For Man City Stars: 'Close But Not Done'

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City are close to agreeing a new deal with Phil Foden while also expressing hope that Josko Gvardiol...

MAY 9 • FOX SPORTS

Pep Guardiola Provides Update On Contract Extensions For Man City Stars: 'Close But Not Done'

Croatia's Josko Gvardiol Back in Time for World Cup, 4 Months After Broken Leg

Manchester City star Joško Gvardiol is back in training after four months out with a broken leg and Pep Guardiola hopes the defender is read...

MAY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Croatia's Josko Gvardiol Back in Time for World Cup, 4 Months After Broken Leg

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MAY 8 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Trains with team, could return Gvardiol (fracture) has returned to team training this week and could be available to help City in the final fixtures of the season, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "Yeah he's go...

Impact Gvardiol had been sidelined since suffering a tibial fracture in January and undergoing surgery, making his return to the training pitch a significant milestone in what has been a lengthy recovery process. The Croatian left-back's availability for the final fixtures would be a major boost for City's title push, with Marc Guehi and Abdukodir Khusanov having covered the central defensive duties during his extended absence. The club will assess his fitness carefully before committing to his involvement in any upcoming fixtures.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Getting better but return not close Gvardiol (fracture) continues to make progress in his recovery but is not yet close to returning, according to coach Pep Guardiola. "He's getting better but still he isn't close."

Impact Gvardiol has been sidelined since suffering a tibial fracture against Chelsea on Jan. 4 and undergoing surgery nine days later, and coach Guardiola's comments suggest a late-season return remains far from certain. City are already stretched at the back without Ruben Dias (hamstring) and John Stones (calf), making the 24-year-old's continued absence a significant concern heading into the final weeks of the campaign. The primary target remains having him fully fit for Croatia's World Cup preparations this summer rather than rushing him back for a handful of appearances, with Marc Guehi and Abdukodir Khusanov continuing to fill the void in his absence.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • FOX SPORTS

How Abdukodir Khusanov Became Man City's New Fan Favorite

Targeting mid-May return Gvardiol (fracture) is expected to begin running within the next 10 days and is targeting a return to full training by mid-May, according to Sportske Novosti.

Impact Gvardiol suffered a tibial fracture Jan. 4 against Chelsea and underwent successful surgery nine days later, but the recovery is clearly moving in the right direction with the bone healing process now complete. The defender has been a massive loss for City after posting two goals and three assists in 21 appearances across all competitions before going down. The next few weeks will center on functional recovery in the muscles and joints, and while a mid-May return would leave little time to build back match sharpness before the season wraps up, having him fully fit for Croatia's World Cup preparations this summer remains the main objective. Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov have taken on bigger roles during his absence, while Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi are currently the preferred pairing in central defense.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Don't go now, Pep! Latest Man City project is just starting to click and Guardiola needs to see how far he can take it

The last time Manchester City beat Arsenal in a League Cup final signalled the start of Pep Guardiola's dynasty. And so Sunday's victory ove...

MARCH 23 • goal

Don't go now, Pep! Latest Man City project is just starting to click and Guardiola needs to see how far he can take it

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FEBRUARY 2 • goal

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FEBRUARY 1 • goal

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January Transfer Window Grades: Barcelona Breaks Even, Crystal Palace Overpay For Striker

GOAL is once again on hand to grade the biggest January deals from the perspective of the two clubs involved, and the player himself.

JANUARY 30 • FOX SPORTS

January Transfer Window Grades: Barcelona Breaks Even, Crystal Palace Overpay For Striker

Marc Guehi to make Man City debut against Wolverhampton

Marc Guehi is set to make his Manchester City debut against Wolverhampton on Saturday in what will be a boost to Pep Guardiola’s injury-hit backline

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Premier League: Man City spends $500M in a year but flaws remain in bid to be best in England

Manchester City has spent more than $500 million over the past 12 months to overhaul an aging squad in a bid to regain the team’s status as the best in England

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Guardiola says 'everything is going wrong' for Man City as Haaland rues 'embarrassing' loss

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JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Where was this Man Utd under Ruben Amorim?! Winners and losers after Michael Carrick unshackles Bruno Fernandes on derby day to remember while Man City pay the price for not getting Marc Guehi deal done quickly enough

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JANUARY 18 • goal

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JANUARY 17 • goal

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JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Marc Guehi transfer saga takes fresh twist as Arsenal ready to battle with Man City for England star in January window

Arsenal are reportedly ready to enter the transfer race for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. The England international seemed set to join...

JANUARY 8 • goal

Marc Guehi transfer saga takes fresh twist as Arsenal ready to battle with Man City for England star in January window

Too little, too late: Antoine Semenyo signing and Marc Guehi pursuit won't save Man City's title hopes as Pep Guardiola counts cost of dismal run of draws

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JANUARY 8 • goal

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Croatia Star Joško Gvardiol Fractures Leg, Will Have Surgery Months Before World Cup

Manchester City and Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol needs surgery for a broken right leg and faces months out before the World Cup.

JANUARY 6 • FOX SPORTS

Croatia Star Joško Gvardiol Fractures Leg, Will Have Surgery Months Before World Cup

Guardiola Loses Gvardiol as City Raise the Alarm Manchester City began 2026 with troubling news that directly impacts their defensive structure. The club confirmed that Josko Gvardiol suffe...

JANUARY 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Man City confirm surgery on fractured leg for Gvardiol Josko Gvardiol is set for a spell on the sidelines after Manchester City confirmed he will have surgery on a fractured tibia.

JANUARY 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Man City plunged into defensive crisis after learning full extent of the injury that forced Josko Gvardiol out of Chelsea draw

Manchester City are potentially at risk of being without key defender Josko Gvardiol for the rest of the season following the injury he sust...

JANUARY 5 • goal

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