Manchester City face fresh uncertainty ahead of Sunday\u2019s derby against Manchester United after Omar Marmoush suffered a knee problem while on international duty. The Egyptian Football Association revealed that Marmoush had suffered a “bruised knee ligament.” The 26-year-old was later pictured on crutches while wearing a brace.<\/p>\n
The precise extent of the damage is not yet clear, but there are doubts about his availability for the fixture at the Etihad Stadium. That ground has been the venue for all seven of Marmoush\u2019s Premier League goals since his January move from Eintracht Frankfurt.<\/p>\n
Marmoush began the campaign on the bench for City\u2019s 4\u20130 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers before starting the two matches that ended in defeat. Those results contribute to a difficult start for Pep Guardiola\u2019s side. For the first time in the Catalan coach\u2019s managerial history, his team have lost two of their opening three league games after being convincingly beaten by Tottenham Hotspur and surrendering a first-half lead against Brighton & Hove Albion.<\/p>\n
The January recruit made a bright start in a new country, scoring seven Premier League goals in 14 starts. Over the same period, Erling Haaland scored five times. Marmoush\u2019s goalscoring so far has been concentrated at the Etihad, adding another layer of significance to his fitness status ahead of the local fixture.<\/p>\n
City host United on Sunday in a match that carries significant consequence beyond local pride given the manner of City\u2019s opening fixtures. The club will await further medical updates on Marmoush before confirming whether he will be included in the squad for the derby. In the meantime, Guardiola\u2019s side must contend with both the tactical challenges of their opponents and the disruption caused by an unexpected injury to a player who has been prolific at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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