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Man City rocked by fresh setback ahead of season opener

Manchester City ’s midfield plans have taken another hit before the Premier League curtain-raiser.

Mateo Kovacic, who had surgery on his Achilles this summer, is now expected to miss action until at least late September — and possibly into October.

The Croatian had hoped to be back around the start of the season but will not be ready for the early fixtures.

He even traveled with the squad to Palermo for their final pre-season friendly, but sources suggest his recovery still has a long way to go.

It’s the second major blow in the middle of the park. Rodri, the Ballon d’Or winner and defensive midfield anchor, is still being eased back from a serious groin injury picked up at the Club World Cup .

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