Manchester City star was forced off in the first half of the Champions League tie against Galatasaray
Jeremy Doku of Manchester City goes off injured during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Manchester City and Galatasaray
Jeremy Doku was forced off in the first half of Manchester City's Champions League tie with Galatasaray
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Manchester City were dealt an injury blow when Jeremy Doku was forced off in the first half of the Blues' Champions League tie with Galatasaray.
The winger had impressed in the first half and set up Rayan Cherki's goal for City's second. But with 10 minutes of the half remaining he dropped to the turf and had to be replaced. Phil Foden, left out of the XI, came on in his place with City two up against their Turkish opponents with a top eight spot in the League Phase up for grabs.
City are dealing with a host of injuries with Ruben Dias, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho all sidelined. Nico Gonzalez returned to the squad against Galatasaray to be named among the subs while Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo were ineligible for the tie and Rodri suspended.
Oscar Bobb was not in the squad as he finalises a switch to Fulham ahead of Monday's transfer deadline. Bobb will complete a £27m move to Fulham in the coming days after the West London club agreed a fee with City. The two clubs had been negotiating over a deal and have now found terms that suit both clubs.
City will bank an initial £27m for Bobb, who came through their academy after time in youth teams in Norway and Portugal and was introduced to the first team by Pep Guardiola in the 2023/24 season. He came off the bench to score the winner at St James' Park in a win that proved pivotal to the team making history and winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
However, as Bobb looked to cement his place in the team the next season he suffered a leg fracture on the eve of the campaign. He returned towards the end of the season but has struggled ever since to find his rhythm again, and Guardiola grew frustrated this year with the lack of risks he was taking in the penalty area.
Bobb has not played since coming off injured early in the Carabao Cup win over Brentford in December and the City manager has been frosty about his situation in recent weeks.