Premier League Sh*ck: Man City Star Ruled Out Ahead Of Manchester Derby

Manchester City have encountered a fresh injury concern ahead of Sunday’s eagerly awaited Premier League derby against Manchester United, as striker Omar Marmoush sustained a knee injury while representing Egypt on international duty.

The 26-year-old forward was forced off just nine minutes into Egypt’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Tuesday after suffering a bruised knee ligament from a heavy challenge. Despite initially attempting to continue, Marmoush was substituted shortly afterward.

The Egyptian Football Association later confirmed the injury, noting that Marmoush “has suffered a bruised knee ligament and will undergo further assessment by Manchester City’s medical team.”

With the derby at the Etihad Stadium approaching, uncertainty remains over the striker’s availability. Since joining City in the summer, Marmoush has become a key figure in Pep Guardiola’s attack, and he will now face a race against time to prove his fitness. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates from the club ahead of the weekend clash.