Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City’s summer signing, Rayan Cherki, will be sidelined for approximately two months—around seven to eight weeks—due to a thigh injury
This means Cherki missed the recent fixture against Brighton and is set to be out until late October
What This Means: Fixture Impact & Squad Shake-Up
Key Timeframe Affected:
- Manchester derby vs. Manchester United on September 14
- Champions League opener against Napoli shortly after
Following that, tough matches against Arsenal, Burnley, Monaco, Brentford, Everton, and Villarreal
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City’s summer signing, Rayan Cherki, will be sidelined for approximately two months—around seven to eight weeks—due to a thigh injury
This means Cherki missed the recent fixture against Brighton and is set to be out until late October
Cherki will likely miss up to 11 matches across all competitions during this recovery period
International Repercussions:
- Cherki has withdrawn from the French national team selections for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
- In his absence, Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool) has been called up as a replacement
Quick Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Injury Type | Thigh issue (possibly quadriceps) |
| Recovery Period | ~2 months (7–8 weeks) |
| Matches Missed | Likely 11 across Premier League, UCL, cups |
| Club Impact | Major blow to City’s creative depth |
| International | Dropped from France squad; replaced by Ekitike |
