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Pep Guardiola has revealed that Bernardo Silva could miss Manchester City’s crucial Premier League trip to Anfield this Sunday, with the midfielder still struggling with a muscle injury.

Bernardo was absent from City’s squad for their 3-1 home victory over Newcastle United in the แทงบอลออนไลน์ Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday. Guardiola admitted the player is eager to feature and feels better, but his availability for the clash against Liverpool remains uncertain.

“He says he feels good and wants to try, but I still don’t know,” Guardiola said. “The injury is in the muscle close to the hamstring. It’s not as dangerous, but it’s still something we have to be careful with.” The City boss added that Bernardo will do everything possible to be fit in time.

The mood inside Bayern Munich’s camp was full of joy as Jamal Musiala made a successful return to action after more than six months on the sidelines following a serious ankle injury.

The 22-year-old playmaker was injured during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final against แทงบอล Paris Saint-Germain last July, an injury that required surgery and a long rehabilitation process.

Musiala finally returned to the pitch as a substitute in Bayern’s emphatic 5-1 away win over RB Leipzig — and made an immediate impact. Just one minute after coming on, he provided an assist for Michael Olise to score Bayern’s fifth goal, drawing loud applause from teammates and fans alike.

Teammate Aleksandar Pavlović hailed Musiala as a world-class player, praising his determination and dedication throughout his recovery period.

Defender Jonathan Tah also joined in the celebrations, affectionately referring to Musiala by his long-standing nickname within the squad: “Bambi.” The nickname dates back to his early days in the first team, inspired by his slender frame and graceful movement. Despite now being a global star, teammates still use the name with warmth and admiration.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed his satisfaction after his team achieved their target ahead of the international break, following a 2-1 away victory over Burnley on Sunday. The result marks Villa’s fourth consecutive win across all competitions, including two Europa League matches and two Premier League fixtures.

The latest victory confirmed the team’s regained confidence. Emery praised the improved balance between defense and attack, noting that the players responded well to the tactical instructions. While there are still areas to refine, the overall situation is very encouraging.

“We must fight in every competition, and now we enter the international break with better balance,” Emery said. “I am pleased with the players’ response—they have shown intent and commitment according to the standards we set.”

The Spanish coach also thanked the แทงบอลออนไลน์ fans for their continuous support and emphasized that the upcoming two-week break provides an opportunity for the team to recharge before facing a tougher schedule toward the end of the season.

Regarding the decisive performance in the match, Emery praised forward Donnyel, who scored both goals. He highlighted that the team worked to create favorable opportunities for him, which ultimately paid off.

“We tried to adjust things to make it easier for him to operate. He had several chances before scoring twice in this game—an outstanding performance,” Emery added.