It's clear that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will face serious difficulties in squad selection in the first weeks of the season.
Currently, several of the Citizens' key players are playing for the national teams, while others are recovering from injuries. Among them is the Uzbek footballer Abdukodir Khusanov. At the same time, the team is preparing for the derby against Manchester United on September 14th.
Meanwhile, another bad news reached Guardiola. According to journalist Ismail Mahmoud, forward Omar Marmoush, who plays for the Egyptian national team, suffered a serious knee injury in the 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Burkina Faso. His injury occurred in the opening minutes of the match, resulting in a goalless draw.
For information, the 26-year-old forward has been playing for the Egyptian national team since 2021. During this time, he played in 37 international matches, scoring 6 goals.
Guardiola's growing problems with squad selection are expected to be a serious test for the team, especially ahead of the upcoming Manchester derby.
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