Manchester City vs Manchester United could have up to 13 absences ahead of Premier League derby
Injuries and international duty leave Pep Guardiola with a depleted squad as Manchester City prepare to host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
City Hit Hardest by Injuries
After the FIFA international break, the Premier League resumes with a high-stakes Manchester derby on Sunday (14). Manchester City faces a worrying situation, with nine players potentially missing the clash.
The injury list includes:
- Confirmed absences: Omar Marmoush (torn knee ligament during Egypt match), Cherki, Kovavic, and Kalvin Phillips.
- Doubtful: Phil Foden, Savinho, Khusanov, Gvardiol, and John Stones (muscle discomfort).
City’s squad issues have been exacerbated by international duty, leaving Guardiola racing against time to recover key players ahead of the match.
Manchester United Also on Alert
Manchester United face fewer concerns but still have injury doubts:
- Lisandro Martínez continues recovering from a serious knee injury.
- Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha are doubtful after minor injuries sustained against Brighton.
- Diogo Dalot is under evaluation after leaving Portugal’s national team due to muscle discomfort.
Early-Season Form and Previous Encounter
Both teams have had mixed starts in the Premier League:
- Manchester United: 9th place with 4 points (loss to Arsenal, draw vs Fulham, win over Burnley).
- Manchester City: 13th place with 3 points (win vs Wolves, losses to Tottenham and Brighton).
The last meeting at the Etihad saw Manchester United come from behind to win 2-1. Gvardiol scored first for City, but goals from Bruno Fernandes and Diallo secured the victory for the Red Devils.
