Jeremy Doku is closing in on his City return, although Enzo Maresca has stopped short of confirming whether the winger will be available against Norwich City.
Doku has missed City‘s last five matches after suffering a knock in the Community Shield and was again absent for Sunday’s 1-0 derby victory at Manchester United.
There was encouraging news from Maresca ahead of Thursday night’s Carabao Cup tie, however.
“He is very close,” said the City boss at the pre-Norwich press conference.
Maresca did not confirm whether Doku will be ready to face Norwich and, with Sunderland to come in the Premier League at the weekend, City have little reason to rush him back.
His return would nevertheless be timely. Phil Foden now begins a three-match suspension against Norwich following his red card at Old Trafford and will also miss the Premier League games against Sunderland and Liverpool.
Doku’s absence has reduced Maresca’s options in the wide areas during a busy start to the season, although City have continued their winning ways without him.
Whether tomorrow comes quite soon enough remains uncertain, but Maresca’s update suggests Doku’s return is now not far away.
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