Team News and Injury Latest Ahead of Forest v City
Manchester City travel to the City Ground this evening looking to bounce back in the Premier League, and the build-up has been dominated by team news and fitness updates ahead of the trip to Nottingham Forest.
Sports Mole has pulled together the full injury and suspension picture for both sides, laying out the state of play before kick-off along with predicted line-ups for Enzo Maresca's side (Sports Mole). ManCity.com, meanwhile, has the manager's pre-match press conference, giving City's own view on the game straight from Maresca himself (ManCity.com).
On the fitness front, the Manchester Evening News reports on the latest injury situation and potential return dates for City players as the squad looks to freshen up before the international break (Manchester Evening News). The same outlet goes further in another piece, revealing that three players are set to miss out after what's described as a "really tough setback" for the group (Manchester Evening News). That sounds like a blow for City just as they look to put things right in the league.
On team selection, the Manchester Evening News also offers a predicted City line-up, suggesting Maresca could make changes to the side that has featured in recent weeks (Manchester Evening News). Taken together, the reports paint a picture of a City side potentially missing key personnel but still looking to shuffle things around to get a result.
The context from the Manchester Evening News is also important for City fans: this match follows losses to Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, so there's clearly extra motivation to return to winning ways before the international break (Manchester Evening News). With injury concerns swirling and a must-win feel to the game, all eyes will be on how Maresca sets up his side against Forest this evening.
Everything points to a City side eager to arrest a difficult run of form, but doing so with a squad affected by fitness issues. Fans will be hoping the team news clears up in City's favour before kick-off at the City Ground.
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