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Man City star set to miss this weekend’s derby with injury

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has suffered an injury setback (Martin Rickett/PA)
Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has suffered an injury setback (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has been ruled out of Sunday's derby against Manchester United due to a knee injury.
  • The 26-year-old sustained the injury while on international duty with Egypt during their World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.
  • Initial scans conducted in Cairo confirmed his unavailability for the upcoming Manchester derby.
  • Marmoush will return to Manchester for further assessment and to begin his rehabilitation, with no timeframe yet set for his return.
  • His injury adds to a growing list of concerns for Manchester City, who have several other players sidelined or doubtful ahead of a busy fixture schedule.
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