Thomas Frank had contrasting news on Dominic Solanke and Yves Bissouma's fitness on Friday.
He reported that striker Dominic - who last appeared at City on 23 August - is 'progressing well' after undergoing minor ankle surgery at the end of September.
However, the news was less positive on midfielder Yves, who picked up an injury on international duty for Mali in midweek.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Thomas reported: "Dom is progressing well after surgery, he's been back on pitch this week, he's progressing and going forward, that's good. Biss, unfortunately, had a situation with the national team, I think everyone saw that, so he got a ligament injury to his ankle that will keep him out for weeks.”
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