Guardiola confirmed before kick off that Doku was suffering from a leg injury, and the subsequent update suggested a longer spell on the sidelines. Speaking candidly, the City manager said: “Jeremy is out. Jeremy is out. Jeremy is out, John is out, Rodri is out. The rest, I think, will be ready [to face Brentford].”

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides a fresh update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Wednesday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Jeremy Doku will be out until the New Year. City unexpectedly arrived at Selhurst Park without Jeremy Doku on Sunday, as the winger was revealed to have picked up a leg injury.

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Jeremy Doku is missing from Manchester City’s 20-man matchday squad to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester City triumphed away at Real Madrid on Wednesday night, and they have received glowing praise from the Spanish media.

Jeremy Doku enjoyed the wide open spaces of the Bernabeu as Manchester City beat Real Madrid in the Champions League.