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City star out for weeks as Guardiola demand protection for players

Injured Man City player Leroy Sane on the ground and Pep Guardiola scathing at referee (inset) [Photo: Courtesy]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola demanded that referees give players more protection after winger Leroy Sane was injured in a bruising FA Cup tie at second-tier Cardiff City on Sunday.

The Germany international faces a few weeks on the sidelines after limping off at halftime following a foul by Joe Bennett in City’s 2-0 fourth round win.

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