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Rodri will not feature for Man City across their next two matches this week | Getty Images
The latest Manchester City injury news ahead of their third Champions League match of the season.
Pep Guardiola's side are unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions following their 2-0 win over Everton at the weekend, while they have won once and drawn once in the Champions League this season.
City will hope to avoid a repeat of last season's disastrous showing in the Champions League league phase and know three points against Villarreal will be crucial in their aims for a top-eight finish.
Here is all of the early team news and expected return dates ahead of the Villarreal clash:
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Man City injury news and return dates
Nico O’Reilly - 21 October vs Villarreal (A)
O’Reilly limped out of the weekend win over Everton but trained with the first-team ahead of the trip to face Villarreal tonight. He should be back in the squad, though it might not make sense to risk him from the start.
Rayan Ait-Nouri - 26 October vs Aston Villa (A)
Ait-Nouri has returned to team training but has not featured for the club since the away defeat to Brighton. It should not be long before he is back in action, though he might be gradually eased back.
Abdukodir Khusanov - 29 October vs Swansea (A)
Khusanov has not trained since he was taken off at half-time of the Arsenal draw. He is certain to miss the Villarreal match but could be involved against Swansea next week.
Rodri - 29 October vs Swansea (A)
Rodri has hoped to return to action by now but City are not taking any chances with his latest hamstring issue. The Spaniard has been ruled out of both matches this week but could be back to face Swansea in the Carabao Cup.
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