Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has fresh injury concerns heading into the November international break, following a 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest. The match at the City Ground saw early setbacks, with Jair Cunha dispossessing Josko Gvardiol to score after six minutes. Elliot Anderson then lost possession in midfield, allowing Liam Delap to run through the City defence and score past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Defensive worries mount
City improved after the interval, with Rayan Cherki pulling one back, but they conceded again on the counter as Delap scored his second of the game. After the match, Maresca confirmed two new injury concerns, and on Monday a third worry emerged.
Abdukodir Khusanov played the full 90 minutes against Forest but withdrew from the Uzbekistan squad for friendlies against Russia and Saudi Arabia. The extent of his problem is unknown.
Guehi and Gvardiol updates
Marc Guehi asked to be substituted at half time due to injury, Maresca confirmed on Saturday. He subsequently withdrew from the England squad and was replaced by Newcastle United's Dan Burn. City confirmed Guehi will stay with the club in preparation for the Premier League's return.
Gvardiol was also replaced at half time against Forest, having had a 'small issue' in the week leading up to the game. He had not withdrawn from Croatia's squad at the time of writing.
Return dates and long-term absence
Khusanov, Guehi and Gvardiol are all potential returns for the November 21 fixture against Fulham. Antoine Semenyo remains a long-term concern after a leg injury sustained in the victory over Ipswich Town, with Maresca confirming he should return for the festive period, likely in December.
