Man City Round-Up, Tuesday 10th November: Injury Concerns Mount as Khusanov and Guehi Withdraw from International Duty, While FFP Saga Rumbles on
The international break has brought fresh fitness worries for Enzo Maresca, with the Manchester Evening News reporting that both Khusanov and Guehi have withdrawn from their national teams, adding to a growing list of concerns alongside Gvardiol as City head into the break (Manchester Evening News). The same outlet has also taken a closer look at Abdukodir Khusanov's situation, noting he has been one of Maresca's most-used players so far this season and that City now face an "obvious decision" to make on him (Manchester Evening News).
Elsewhere, the Manchester Evening News has been running the rule over the whole squad, handing out season ratings so far under Maresca, with four players earning 8/10 and one dropping to just 3/10, while the head coach himself was also given a mark (Manchester Evening News).
On the FFP front, the long-running saga continues to generate headlines. Football365 reports that insider Stefan Borson has given the latest update on Manchester City's FFP case, revealing the Premier League have brought in a barrister described as the "No.1 choice for government" to work on proceedings (Football365). It comes as the Manchester Evening News reports that a "lazy" theory about City's charges has been rejected, with the club still awaiting the Premier League's punishment amid an ongoing appeal, following the guilty verdict on 114 of the 115 charges brought against City covering the 2009 to 2018 period. Meanwhile, The Sun carries comments from FIFA presidential hopeful Ramon Vega, who believes the Premier League should be handling the Manchester City guilty verdict better as he challenges Gianni Infantino for the top job (The Sun).
On the transfer and loan front, Football365 reports on claims that Jack Grealish "could be forced out" at Everton, though the Manchester City loanee is reportedly set to continue with the Toffees despite the speculation (Football365). There's also news from Sports Mole, who report that a Premier League club is said to be "assessing real chances" of bringing Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne back to England from Napoli in a January move (Sports Mole). Meanwhile, Football365 reports that Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has predicted Erling Haaland's next destination should he ever leave City, backing the striker to join Barcelona rather than Real Madrid (Football365).
Away from the pitch, Haaland has been showing off his skills in a different setting, teaming up with YouTuber MrBeast for a series of football challenges, as covered by ESPN (ESPN). On the club's official site, City's James spoke of being "honoured" to be involved with Game4Ricky, a cause close to the club's heart (ManCity.com).
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