City's Fernandinho ruled out for 4-6 weeks, says Guardiola


Soccer Football - Champions League - Group C - Manchester City v FC Porto - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - October 21, 2020 Manchester City's Fernandinho speaks with Raheem Sterling Pool via REUTERS/Paul Ellis

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City's injury problems mounted after their Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho was ruled out for up to six weeks after suffering a leg injury in their 3-1 Champions League win over Porto on Wednesday.

Fernandinho was only introduced in the 85th minute but hobbled off in stoppage time after suffering what appeared to be a leg muscle strain.

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