After last season's "Triple Crown" glory, Manchester City's title defense journey in the new season has encountered a lot of challenges even before the start. The core midfielder of the team, Chivan Dibny, was injured in the UEFA Europa League final, and according to a reliable source, his injury is quite serious and he is expected to miss the Community Shield and the opening game of the Premier League.
According to the Daily Mirror, Chivan Dibny suffered a hamstring injury in the UEFA Europa League final, which has been confirmed as a "grade three tear". Luckily, he won't need surgery, but he will need a long recuperation period. As a result, he won't be able to play in the Community Shield match against Arsenal in early August, or in the Premier League opener on August 12 away to Burnley. However, the team's medic is optimistic about Dibny's recovery and expects that he may return to action in the UEFA Premier League match against Sivir on August 17, when he will first be on standby as a substitute.
