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Man City face anxious Rodri wait and double injury doubt emerges despite training boost

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Rodri was forced off in the first half of Manchester City's game with Brentford

Manchester City return to Premier League action following the international break with an Etihad clash with Everton on Saturday.

[Pep Guardiola](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/pep-guardiola) confirmed on Friday that Rodri, who was forced off in the win over Brentford last time out, has not recovered in time to face David Moyes' side.

That is a clear blow for the Blues, who could be without four players for the clash. Here's the latest injury news ahead of visit of Everton.

**Injury:** Hamstring

The Spaniard was forced off in the first half against Brentford and despite providing a positive update after the game where he expressed his ambition to feature against the Toffees, he will not be involved on Saturday.

Guardiola confirmed in his pre-match press conference that the 29-year-old is not fit and has yet to return to training.

**Potential return date:** Aston Villa (A) October 26

**Injury:** Unknown

The Uzbekistan international had made the right back spot his own but he was forced off injured at half time in the draw with Arsenal and has yet to return to training.

**Potential return date:** Aston Villa (A) October 26

**Injury:** Knee

Marmoush suffered an injury on international duty in September and has not featured yet. He is back in training and Guardiola said the Egyptian was feeling much better but stopped short of confirming his fitness for the visit of Everton.

**Potential return date:** Everton (H), October 18

**Injury:** Ankle

Ait-Nouri suffered an ankle injury in the early stages of his home debut against Tottenham and while he then featured subsequently against Brighton, he has not played for City since.

The Algerian has returned to training and Guardiola said the full back was feeling much better but also didn't confirm his fitness for Saturday's game.

**Potential return date:** Everton (H), October 18

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