- The international break is about to get underway
- 17 Man City players are playing for their countries
- April 1 is when the final matches of the break will take pace
17 members of Pep Guardiola’s squad have departed Manchester City in order to play for their countries over the next week.
The final international break before the end of the season has arrived and Manchester City have lost a host of players.
For some, it is a chance to play friendlies in preparation for the World Cup, while others are competing in the play-offs in order to qualify for the summer tournament.
Here is a full list of every Man City player who could be participating in their respective national team’s upcoming matches.
Man City’s players on international duty
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)
James Trafford (England)
Defenders
Nico O’Reilly (England)
Marc Guehi (England)
John Stones (England)
Nathan Ake (Netherlands)
Matheus Nunes (Portugal)
Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan)
Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria)
Midfielders
Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands)
Rodri (Spain)
Forwards
Phil Foden (England)
Erling Haaland (Norway)
Rayan Cherki (France)
Jeremy Doku (Belgium)
Omar Marmoush (Egypt)
Antoine Semenyo (Ghana)
When are the Man City players in action?
The upcoming fixtures begin on March 26 and end on April 1. All kick offs will be shown as UK time.
March 26
Italy v Northern Ireland
- 19:45
- World Cup qualifier play-off semi-final
Brazil v France
- 20:00
- Friendly
March 27
Uzbekistan v Gabon
- 14:00
- Friendly
Austria v Ghana
- 17.00
- Friendly
Saudi Arabia v Egypt
- 17:30
- Friendly
Algeria v Guatemala
- 19:30
- Friendly
Netherlands v Norway
- 19:45
- Friendly
England v Uruguay
- 19:45
- Friendly
Spain v Serbia
- 20:00
- Friendly
March 28
USA v Belgium
- 19:30
- Friendly
March 29
Mexico v Portugal
- 02.00
- Friendly
March 30
Uzbekistan v Venezuela
- 15:00
- Friendly
Germany v Ghana
- 19:45
- Friendly
March 31
Norway v Switzerland
- 17:00
- Friendly
Algeria v Uruguay
- 19:30
- Friendly
England v Japan
- 19:45
- Friendly
Netherlands v Ecuador
- 19:45
- Friendly
Italy v TBC
- 19:45
- World Cup qualifier play-off final or friendly
Spain v Egypt
- 20:00
- Friendly
April 1
United States v Portugal
- 00:00
- Friendly
Mexico v Belgium
- 02:00
- Friendly
Manchester City will return to action in April
Man City’s next match is on April 4, as they take on Liverpool in an Easter weekend FA Cup clash at the Eithad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s team travel to Stamford Bridge a week later in the Premier League and the Sunday after, it is the all-important game against Arsenal.
There is also a rescheduled meeting with Crystal Palace which needs slotting in, so details about that fixture will likely emerge soon.
