Man City star Doku sidelined until New Year

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will be without injured Belgium winger Jeremy Doku until the New Year. Doku suffered a leg problem last week and was absent from City’s 3-0 win at Crystal Palace. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s League Cup quarterfinal against Brentford, City boss Guardiola said the influential Doku will not be back in […]

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will be without injured Belgium winger Jeremy Doku until the New Year.

Doku suffered a leg problem last week and was absent from City’s 3-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s League Cup quarterfinal against Brentford, City boss Guardiola said the influential Doku will not be back in action for up to three weeks.

Asked when he is likely to return, Guardiola said: “Jeremy (will be out) two or three weeks. New year at Sunderland maybe.”

Doku’s absence is a major blow to Guardiola in the midst of his most consistent season with City since arriving from French club Rennes in 2023.