Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits Cole Palmer has been missing due to injury.
Palmer has also missed several weeks, punctuating his continued impressive progress with the first team.
Guardiola says the youngster still has issues that are keeping him side-lined with no immediate prospect of a return
“He had two comebacks, but after it's still a process, he's not clear," said Guardiola.
“It's still a bit painful and we have to take a decision on what we have to do.
“He made the FA Cup game (against Swindon) and was incredible and since then, he's been training two or three days then after has to take three days off.
“We will have to take the decision with what we have to do. It's a long time where he can't make a step forward to come back.
“He trained two days ago and felt good but then yesterday and today he could not train."
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