Pep Guardiola says youngster can actually play in Man City's first-team now
"He can play with us." 👀
www.manchestercity.newsHere’s what’s current on Nico O’Reilly:
- Recent activity: Reports in mid-April 2026 indicated he was fit and in contention to start for Manchester City against Arsenal, with Pep Guardiola confirming he was “fine” after a hamstring scare last weekend.[1][2]
- Context: The coverage at that time highlighted O’Reilly as a key contributor in City’s recent form, including goals in cup competitions, and positioned him as a potential starter in a high-stakes title clash.[2][1]
- Other mentions: Several media outlets and fan channels discussed his development and potential first-team role during the 2025–26 period, including pre-season chatter and post-match analyses, though not all sources are equally authoritative.[3][6][7][8][9]
If you’d like, I can consolidate the strongest current sources and provide a concise timeline of his injury status and first-team involvement, or pull latest updates beyond April 2026.