Kevin De Bruyne is nearing a return for Manchester City, while there could be some positive news on the injury front at Bournemouth on Saturday.
But even in the middle of a self-described injury 'emergency', Pep Guardiola sensationally warned his players they must be prepared to play through the pain if they want to be a part of his City squad and challenge for titles every year.
City have six players almost certainly missing, while at least four will face fitness tests on Saturday to see if they can play.
Guardiola declared he only had 13 players to pick from after the defeat at Tottenham this week and confirmed he plans to include some academy players in his squad at Bournemouth.
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