Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is set to miss the opening month of the new season.
Foden, 21, missed England's Euro 2020 final at Wembley against Italy due to a disruptive foot injury.
The Telegraph says Foden is expected to be out of action until after next month's international break.
Foden is said to have flexed his foot during a training session with England in the build-up to the Italy final, which the Three Lions lost on penalties.
City's medical staff, according to the report, viewed the injury as 'unusual' and are keen to err on the side of caution in bringing him back into the side.
Boss Pep Guardiola himself expressed that City must be patient with the Stockport-born playmaker or they risk aggravating it and causing further damage.
