Manchester City's assistant coach, Pep Lijnders, confirmed the club's support for Rúben Dias after a burglary at his home. The defender, currently injured, was not present during the incident. City is also dealing with the absence of manager Pep Guardiola for personal reasons. This week's events add an unwelcome distraction for the team.

Guardiola missed the press conference, with Lijnders stepping in. The team is preparing for their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. City is currently in a title race, hoping to close the gap on Arsenal. The focus remains on winning games and applying pressure on their rivals.

Jérémy Doku is sidelined due to a calf injury sustained in the Champions League win over Galatasaray. Lijnders mentioned that Doku's recovery is expected to be relatively short. The team aims to maintain their momentum.

These developments come as City attempts to keep pace with Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The club will be hoping that Dias can return to training on Monday. The upcoming match against Tottenham is important.