LONDON — In a recent match in the English League Cup, Brazil winger Savinho left the field on a stretcher while playing for Manchester City against Tottenham. The incident occurred in the 63rd minute when Savinho sustained a right ankle injury, leaving him visibly upset and in tears as he was comforted by his teammates during his exit from the pitch.

Adding to Manchester City’s woes, they also lost center-back Manuel Akanji prior to the game due to an undisclosed injury sustained during the warmup session. This situation intensifies the team’s challenges as they are already missing other key wingers Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku, both sidelined due to injuries of their own.

On the opposite side, Tottenham emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Manchester City but faced their own injury troubles, seeing both Micky van de Ven and Timo Werner unable to continue playing due to their respective injuries.

As the tournament progresses, both clubs will need to monitor their player’s health and adjust their strategies accordingly following these setbacks. The impact of the injuries could be significant for Manchester City, who will need to find ways to keep their performance strong in the coming matches despite their depleted squad.