Manchester City's international break has been turbulent, with the club found guilty of all 115 financial breaches after a three-year inquest and now awaiting an appeal process. Adding to the concerns, three players have returned with injuries ahead of the Premier League's return this weekend.
Erling Haaland injury latest
Erling Haaland requested to be substituted in Norway's final Nations League fixture of the window, as they were beaten 2-1 by Porto at the Estadio do Dragao. The striker, who had started all four matches for his country over the last three weeks, pulled up in the second half and was visibly limping as he made his way off.
The extent of his injury remains to be seen, but with City without a true backup striker, fans and staff alike will be sweating over the Scandinavian's fitness. Potential return date: October 11 vs Liverpool (A).
Antoine Semenyo and Nico O'Reilly updates
Antoine Semenyo pulled out of Ghana's squad for the international window with swelling in his leg. The former Bournemouth forward has therefore had three weeks to recover, and is likely to be in contention to face Liverpool. Potential return date: October 11 vs Liverpool (A).
Nico O'Reilly, another that has been in and out of the side this term, withdrew from England's camp midway through the break. His injury is undisclosed, and there have been no updates on his condition since he returned to his club for assessment. It remains to be seen whether he travels to Merseyside. Potential return date: October 11 vs Liverpool (A).
Phil Foden will not take to the pitch at Anfield as he serves the last of his three-match ban after his controversial sending off in the Manchester derby.
