Doku out, Matheus Nunes back for tomorrow, says Maresca
Maresca says Jeremy Doku will miss Saturday while Matheus Nunes is available again for Manchester City, an update delivered on Friday ahead of the weekend match.
Maresca said on Friday that Jeremy Doku remains unavailable for Saturday’s game, while Matheus Nunes is back in contention for Manchester City.
According to Sam Lee, the manager set out that Doku is still sidelined for tomorrow’s fixture and that Nunes has returned to the squad. The timing indicates a routine pre-match availability update ahead of the weekend programme.
The information confirms a continued absence for Doku without setting a recovery timeline, while Nunes’s inclusion signals he is fit enough to be considered for selection. Whether he starts or is eased in would be a separate decision on the day.
Doku’s absence removes one of City’s wide attacking options for the weekend, whereas Nunes’s return boosts midfield depth and gives Maresca greater flexibility with his setup and bench.
No further detail on the nature of Doku’s issue or on how many minutes Nunes might play was included in the report. Final confirmation will arrive when the matchday squad is named on Saturday.