Manchester City have been handed a boost ahead of Saturday’s encounter against Watford with centre-back Aymeric Laporte back training.
The Frenchman was forced to withdraw midway through City’s Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea after picking up a hamstring injury in the first-half at Wembley.
Having made a return to first-team training, manager Pep Guardiola will have to make a decision whether Laporte is ready for the arrival of the Hornets at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
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Meanwhile, midfielder Fernandinho is set to miss out on the game as he continues to struggle with a muscle injury and is not expected back in a City shirt until after the international break.
