Pep Guardiola rules out Leroy Sane comeback in Manchester City FA Cup tie with Sheffield Wednesday

Leroy Sane will play no part in Manchester City‘s FA Cup fifth-round tie at Sheffield Wednesday, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

Sane has missed the whole of the season so far after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in the Community Shield against Liverpool on August 4, 2019.

The Germany international played 57 minutes for City’s U23 side on Friday night in what was his first competitive action in over six months as they beat Arsenal U23s 4-2.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has ruled out Leroy Sane playing in their FA Cup tie

Sane played 57 minutes for Manchester City’s U23 side on Friday night at the Emirates

Paul Harsley’s side beat Arsenal 4-2 in the Premier League 2 but Sane (centre) did not score

Any notion of the 24-year-old being involved with the first-team against Wednesday has been quelled by Guardiola though.

‘No, Leroy is not ready. Six months out – it’s a process,’ the City manager said during Tuesday’s pre-game press conference.

‘You feel good but confidence – he’s doing the normal steps to come back.’

Guardiola says Sergio Aguero is fit after picking up a knock on Sunday.

Claudio Bravo is set to remain in goal for their latest cup tie, but forward Sane will not be involved despite enjoying a run-out for the Under 23s after overcoming a knee injury picked up during the Community Shield last August.

‘After six months out it is a process,’ Guardiola added. ‘He’s taking the normal steps to come back.’

City manager Pep Guardiola says the 24-year-old is ‘not ready’ after a six-month lay-off