Omar Marmoush to Miss Manchester Derby After Injury with Egypt National Team

English club Manchester City announced on Wednesday that its Egyptian international forward, Omar Marmoush, will miss the highly anticipated Manchester derby next Sunday. The announcement follows a knee injury Marmoush sustained while playing for the Egyptian national team.

Injury Details and Impact:

• Injury with the National Team: Marmoush, 26, was injured just minutes into his national team's World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso, which ended in a goalless draw.

• Diagnosis: The Egyptian national team's doctor stated that the player suffered a bruise to the knee ligaments.

• Club Statement: Manchester City released an official statement confirming that "initial results from scans conducted in Egypt indicate that he will not be available for the Manchester derby on Sunday." The statement added that Marmoush will now return to England for further evaluation and to begin his rehabilitation program.

• A Blow for Guardiola: Marmoush's injury is a significant setback for City's manager, Josep Guardiola, particularly given the team's struggling start to the season, as they sit 13th in the league after just three matches with only one win. The club's injury crisis is compounded by the long-term absences of Rayan Cherki and Mateo Kovačić, as well as doubts surrounding the availability of Phil Foden and Savinho.