Manchester City suffer fresh injury blow

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Few expected Manchester City to sit out as title contenders this season, yet their stuttering start suggests otherwise.

After a 4–0 opening win at Wolves, they’ve since lost 0–2 to Tottenham and fallen 1–2 at Brighton, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side appearing uncharacteristically off the boil.

Despite all their summer business, the perennial Premier League winners seem to be carrying similar problems from last season.

And amid their on-pitch struggles, Pep Guardiola is also dealing with more than a few injury concerns.

Rayan Cherki has torn his left quadriceps and will miss around two months, ruling him out until late October or early November.

Mateo Kovacic underwent Achilles surgery in June and is sidelined until at least late September, with a potential return slipping into October.

Meanwhile, Josko Gvardiol picked up a muscular lower-leg injury in training and is expected to be out for two to four weeks, likely returning after the international break.

Additionally, Savinho hopes to resume full training following the international break.

It has not been easy for Guardiola, and the situation has now gotten worse.

January City signing Omar Marmoush limped off in the ninth minute of Egypt’s goalless World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso last night with a bruised knee ligament and will undergo further scans in Cairo and back in Manchester before returning to action.

WinWin Sports report:

“The medical staff explained that the initial diagnosis indicates a severe bruise in the knee, provided that the player undergoes X-rays and accurate medical examinations immediately upon his return to Cairo, to determine the size of the injury and the possible period of absence.”

“Omar is in danger of missing the Manchester derby match that will be held early next week between Manchester City and Manchester United”

Marmoush was also seen leaving the Egypt team in crutches.

Knee injuries are dangerous for players and often leave them out of action for a sustained period of time.

With how poorly City have started the season, Marmoush’s injury arrives as another significant blow.

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