Omar Marmoush Ruled Out of Manchester Derby with Knee Injury

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush will not play in the upcoming derby against Manchester United. He suffered a knee ligament injury while playing for Egypt in a World Cup qualifier.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Marmoush got injured during Egypt’s goalless draw against Burkina Faso. He left the field in the ninth minute after trying to continue following a strong tackle. The Egyptian Football Association later confirmed it was a bruised knee ligament. Marmoush returned to Manchester for more medical checks and to start his recovery. This injury means the 26-year-old will miss Sunday’s important Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium.

THE IMPACT ON CITY’S SEASON

Marmoush has recently become a regular in City‘s starting lineup. He played in consecutive league matches after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt in January for £59 million. He has scored eight goals in 28 games for City, making him an important player for Pep Guardiola. City’s recent form in the Premier League has been inconsistent, with losses to Tottenham and Brighton after an opening win over Wolves. According to reports, City are currently facing challenges in the Premier League, sitting mid-table and just one point behind Manchester United, who are eighth. Both teams need a win to close the gap to the Champions League spots, as they trail 3rd and 4th placed Tottenham and Arsenal who have six points.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CITY AND MARMOUSH?

With Marmoush out, City must change their attack for the Manchester derby on Sunday. Guardiola may choose other options like Phil Foden to replace Marmoush. United will visit the Etihad Stadium, and both teams will try hard to win and stay close to the top teams in the standings.

Marmoush’s injury comes at a challenging time, and his recovery timeline will be clearer after more scans this week. His progress will be closely monitored by the club and fans as City face a difficult schedule in the Premier League and Europe ahead.