Manchester City will once again have to cope without Jeremy Doku, with Pep Guardiola admitting there is still no clear timeline for the winger’s return to action. Injuries have begun to pile up for the former Premier League champions as they navigate a demanding run of fixtures across competitions.
City are set to take on Brentford in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, a game that could offer squad rotation opportunities, but Guardiola’s options remain limited due to fitness concerns within the camp. Maintaining rhythm while managing workloads has become a growing challenge for the City boss.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle,who provided the latest on the winger’s situation, Romano posted:
Pep Guardiola: Jeremy Doku will be out again. I don’t know when he will return… maybe I think New Year, Sunderland maybe, to be sure.
The comments underline the uncertainty surrounding the Belgian’s recovery and City’s cautious approach to avoiding further setbacks.
Doku’s absence adds to City’s injury worries, with Softfootball previously reporting that other key players, including John Stones, are still sidelined as the club continues to battle match fitness issues amid a congested schedule. The situation has forced Guardiola to rely heavily on squad depth and careful rotation.
With crucial domestic and European fixtures on the horizon, City will be hoping to manage their injury list effectively, as they aim to stay competitive on all fronts despite the growing physical demands on the squad.
