CITY’S TEAM UPDATE
Centre-backs Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, and Ruben Dias are all currently sidelined due to injuries, while Mateo Kovacevic remains unavailable.
“Ruben will return soon,” Pep Guardiola remarked. “Josko is out for the time being. As for John, we’re hopeful he will be back shortly; we’ll have to see.”
The reigning champions are actively pursuing a deal for England international Marc Guehi. While Crystal Palace has confirmed that negotiations are progressing, a final agreement for the defender to participate on Saturday has yet to be reached.
Rodri has made his return from injury, but Oscar Bobb is still out, and Omar Marmoush is currently competing with Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations, where they will face Nigeria in the third/fourth-placed playoff this weekend.
Antoine Semenyo, who found the net at Old Trafford for Bournemouth during last month’s thrilling 4-4 draw, is set to make his Premier League debut with his new club.
A decision regarding Nico Gonzalez’s fitness will be made following Friday’s training session.
