Manchester City's Jeremy Doku an injury doubt for Aston Villa clash, John Stones available
Doku, a £55m summer signing from Rennes, has made a bright start to life at the Etihad Stadium this season, scoring four goals and providing six assists in 19 appearances for the Citizens across all competitions.
The 21-year-old, who has completed the joint-most dribbles (31) in the Premier League this season, was recently named Man City's Player of the Month for November.
However, Doku has emerged as an injury doubt for Wednesday's trip to Villa Park after he was withdrawn shortly after half time in the 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur last weekend due to an unspecified leg issue.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Guardiola remained coy over Doku's availability, telling reporters: «We have training this afternoon. I will talk with the doctors and see after.»
Meanwhile, Man City have been boosted by the news that John Stones is back in contention to start after watching on as an unused substitute in the last three matches following his recovery from a muscle injury.
Asked if Stones could start against Aston Villa, Guardiola said: «He was ready for the last game, and he's ready now.»
Stones enjoyed an exceptional run of form during the second half of last season operating in a hybrid midfield role, and he could be tasked with filling the void left behind by lynchpin Rodri, who will serve a one-match suspension on Wednesday, along with ex-Villa man Jack Grealish, due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
The likes of Manuel Akanji, who has played in midfield in each of City's last four games, Nathan Ake, Rico Lewis, Mateo
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