After impressive performances on our pre-season tour to the United States, the Norwegian winger was hit by the injury blow in the build-up to our Premier League opener against Chelsea in August.
Bobb returned to training in January but Guardiola said he has suffered discomfort in a metatarsal bone in his foot that has hampered his return.
The 21-year-old is not expected to be in the squad for our away clash with Tottenham on Wednesday at 19:30 (UK), but the boss hopes he will be in contention soon.
“I think yesterday we spoke with the doctors he feels really good, much better since he came back,” Guardiola said at his pre-match news conference.
“He had a problem in the meta and couldn’t run properly, that’s why he came back, stop, came back, stop.
“But the doctors wisely said stop until you don’t feel that discomfort in the ankle then you can train.
“In the last part he will be back soon but I said that one month ago, hopefully this time he can come back.”
Bobb’s injury was a big blow for the player who was set to be more involved this season has he continued his progression from the Academy.
And Guardiola said he and the coaching staff are excited about what he can bring to the team.
“Oscar has not been in previous seasons a part of that but when we saw him in pre-season, everyone was so excited,” he added.
“He’s a guy who creates in the small spaces and in terms of the intensity that helps us to make the people from behind and in front, the first action is so aggressive, it’s like an addiction for the people who play in behind.
“Oscar is the best, the best, so intelligent and smart, and the rhythm he plays. He can play left or right, or pocket, or striker, in the small spaces, runners, finishing, it’s difficult to find.
“Unfortunately, after pre-season in the first game, after making an assist in the Community Shield final against Manchester United, before the first Premier League game against Chelsea he was injured in training.
“We expected three of four months but it took longer, sometimes unfortunately that happens for him and for us.”
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