Manchester City face a challenging injury list as they aim to regain form this season. The unusual situation has left more of City’s senior players in Manchester than away on international duty, with several pulling out of national team squads this week. Among the withdrawals are Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from England, Matheus Nunes from Portugal, and Manuel Akanji from Switzerland.
City hopes to see a number of these players back in action when they host Tottenham at the Etihad on November 23. Here’s the latest on their injuries:
Phil Foden
- Injury: Fitness issues
- Details: Foden left the England camp, with sources indicating it’s a minor fitness issue.
- Expected Return: Tottenham (H), November 23
Matheus Nunes
- Injury: Fitness issues
- Details: Nunes withdrew from Portugal’s squad; his absence is reportedly for fitness reasons.
- Expected Return: Tottenham (H), November 23
Jeremy Doku
- Injury: Unknown
- Details: Missed the Brighton match with a fresh injury. City hopes he’ll recover during the break.
- Expected Return: Tottenham (H), November 23
Nathan Ake
- Injury: Fitness issues
- Details: An unused sub at Brighton, Ake has been left out of the Netherlands squad to recuperate.
- Expected Return: Tottenham (H), November 23
Manuel Akanji
- Injury: Abductor
- Details: The Swiss international sat out Brighton due to an abductor issue; he also pulled out of international duty.
- Expected Return: Tottenham (H), November 23
John Stones
- Injury: Foot (Plantar fasciitis)
- Details: Stones is sidelined with a foot issue and was left out of the England squad.
- Expected Return: Tottenham (H), November 23
Ruben Dias
- Injury: Muscular
- Details: Dias left at halftime during the cup tie against Spurs. He is expected back after the break.
- Expected Return: Tottenham (H), November 23
Jack Grealish
- Injury: Unknown
- Details: Picked up an injury in training before the Champions League game against Sparta Prague, and subsequently withdrew from England duty.
- Expected Return: Tottenham (H), November 23
Rodri
- Injury: ACL
- Details: Rodri is out with a serious knee injury, targeting a potential return for the Club World Cup.
- Expected Return: June 2025
Oscar Bobb
- Injury: Fractured leg
- Details: The Norwegian broke his leg in August. City hopes he might return over the festive period.
- Expected Return: December
