Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Manchester City will be aiming to return to winning ways on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens played out a pulsating 4-4 draw with Chelsea before the international break, with the result leaving them top of the table on 28 points, one point ahead of second-placed Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola‘s side have won nine, drawn one and lost two of their 12 league matches this season, and a victory on Saturday would allow them to open up a four-point advantage at the summit.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Jurgen Klopp‘s team.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: Unknown
De Bruyne has been on the sidelines since August due to a long-term hamstring problem, and the Belgium international will not be available for selection until January at the earliest.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Stones has been ruled out for a long period due to a muscular injury, and it is currently unclear when the England international could be available for selection.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Liverpool)
Haaland withdraw from the Norway camp over the international break due to an ankle injury, but the centre-forward is widely expected to be available for selection this weekend.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Liverpool)
Gomez recently suffered an ankle injury in training, and although he has not yet been ruled out of this match, it would be a surprise to see the defender in the squad.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Liverpool)
Nunes was not involved for Portugal over the international break due to a muscular problem, meaning that he is a major doubt for the contest with Liverpool.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Liverpool)
Ederson withdrew from the latest Brazil squad due to a foot problem that he suffered against Chelsea, but the goalkeeper is expected to be available for selection this weekend.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Liverpool)
Kovacic is a major doubt for the game with Liverpool due to the thigh problem that forced him to miss out for Croatia during the international break.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Knock
Possible return date: November 25 (vs. Liverpool)
Ake has recently been sidelined due to a knock, but there is a strong chance that the Netherlands international will be available to make his return in this match.
MANCHESTER CITY’S SUSPENSION LIST
Man City have no suspended players for this match.
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