Manchester City could be without up to six players for their highly-anticipated clash with Liverpool.
The form of Jurgen Klopp’s side has seen the Reds continually close the gap to top spot, with Liverpool sitting a point behind City in the table. The international break has only served to build the tension as the two clubs prepare to face off in an intriguing battle at the Etihad on Saturday, November 25.
Liverpool’s new-look side will look to record a statement victory that would truly establish their title credentials. Upon their return to Premier League action, they may face a City side without several key names as Pep Guardiola waits for fitness updates on a number of his players.
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Here’s a closer look at Manchester City’s current injury list:
Starting at the back, John Stones has been left out of the current England squad due to a muscular injury. Speaking about the versatile defender, who slots into midfield as part of Man City’s system, Guardiola said: "We'll see after the international break. The doctor said to me it's not bad. I don't know, but I don't want to create tempo [a time-frame]. When he's fit again he'll come back."
Nathan Ake is another centre-back that could be on the sidelines when Liverpool make their way to Manchester. The defender has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad with an unspecified injury.
Moving into midfield, both Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes have not travelled with Croatia and Portugal, respectively, during the international break. In Kovacic’s case, he featured in the second half of City’s recent 4-4 draw with Chelsea but
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