Manchester City have been dealt another setback as a Man City player injured in training is now expected to miss the Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The development adds to Pep Guardiola’s growing concerns as his side aims to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to Tottenham, which ended their promising start to the season.
Rayan Cherki Suffers Thigh Injury, Doubtful for Brighton Match
According to reports from L’Equipe, French star Rayan Cherki sustained a thigh injury during a recent training session.
Cherki had quickly become a standout figure at the Etihad, impressing with his creative flair and scoring his first Premier League goal on debut. He also played a key role in City’s FIFA Club World Cup triumph, cementing his status as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents.
However, his participation against Brighton is now in serious doubt. While Pep Guardiola did not reveal any Man City player injured in training during his pre-match press conference, sources claim Cherki will not be available for selection.
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Beyond the Brighton fixture, the 20-year-old may also miss France’s Euro qualifiers against Ukraine in Poland and Iceland at Parc des Princes on September 9.
Aït-Nouri Declared Fit, Positive Updates on Foden and Rodri
Despite the blow of the injury report, Guardiola received some positive updates.
Algerian defender Rayan Aït-Nouri, who was substituted during the Tottenham clash with a suspected knock, has been declared fully fit for the Brighton game.
Also, Phil Foden, who was used as a substitute against Spurs, is pushing for a place in the starting XI, while midfielder Rodri is reportedly progressing well with his rehabilitation program.
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Therefore, with Aït-Nouri fit, Foden close to full match sharpness, and Rodri nearing a return, City will hope to overcome the loss and secure three crucial points against Brighton on Sunday.
