EPL: Man City Laporte out for up to six months

Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte has been ruled out for five to six months after undergoing knee surgery.

The 25-year-old was stretchered off in City’s win against Brighton before the international break and Pep Guardiola confirmed the extent of his injury.

When asked how long Laporte will be out for, Guardiola said: “Five months, six months. Next year sure, January or February.”