Manchester City must reset during the international break after their third straight Premier League defeat. The Blues lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest, who blew them away in the opening 20 minutes.
Josko Gvardiol lost possession in the sixth minute and was punished as Jair Cunha slotted home. Liam Delap made it two as he ran from his own half to fire past Gianluigi Donnarumma. City regrouped after the break and had one back when Rayan Cherki fired a half volley into the top corner. The Blues looked like they were going to grab an equaliser, but instead City were caught on the counter as Delap sealed the win.
Guehi and Gvardiol injury concerns
To compound a poor weekend, Enzo Maresca headed out of the game with fresh injury worries. Marc Guehi struggled, like the whole defence, in the first half. He was replaced at the break and many assumed it was a tactical substitution. But post match, Maresca confirmed the centre-back was suffering with an injury.
He said: "Marc Guehi asked for change because of his injury, he had a problem in first half."
Gvardiol was at fault for Forest's first and, again, it seemed like he was replaced at half time for tactical reasons. However, Maresca confirmed afterwards: "Josko, also during the week, he had a small issue."
Semenyo remains long-term absentee
Antoine Semenyo is the only long-term injury concern for the Reds. He has been missing since the victory over Ipswich Town last month. A potential return date for Semenyo is December, while Guehi and Gvardiol could both be available for the November 21 clash with Fulham.
