The list of players serving the sidelines are increasing with the maturing season, Pep Guardiola and Manchester City will miss the services of Gabriel Jesus, Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan for the trip to Lyon as they face Olympique Lyonnais this Tuesday in UEFA Champions league.
The trio were forced to miss training ahead of their French trip and weren’t included amongst the travelling party for the clash.
Gabriel Jesus has started three of Manchester City’s four European bows this campaign but will miss out on this one with an adductor injury. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva remains out with a knock picked up while on duty with Portugal.
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Ilkay Gundogan featured for 69 minutes in 4-0 win over West Ham United last weekend but is omitted.
Injury issues might give the talents of Brahim Diaz and Phil Foden a chance to claim their stake for a long-long time.
Brazilian full-back Danilo is in contention for a start at Groupama stadium having only featured thrice this season.
