Doku, Cherki, Gvardiol - Man City injury latest and return dates vs Newcastle

Manchester City are back in Carabao Cup on Wednesday night (8pm) and Pep Guardiola has issued an update on the fitness of his squad

Pep Guardiola issued an injury update in his Tuesday press conference ahead of the Carabao Cup semi‑final against Newcastle United. Manchester City have been dealing with a lengthy injury list, with seven players sidelined.

Guardiola delivered some encouraging news on Ruben Dias, confirming he has returned to training, while the club will assess Rayan Cherki today to check for improvement after the knock he sustained. Even so, the home tie against Newcastle may come too soon for both players.

City are aiming to book their place in the final after their 2‑0 win at St James' Park in the first leg.

Guardiola and his staff will have to rely on the players currently available, and the Manchester Evening News has assessed the latest injury situation following the manager's update.

Rayan Cherki

Injury: Knock.

The playmaker had been substituted in the second half against Tottenham Hotspur, upon receiving treatment on the pitch.

What Guardiola said: "Has a knock and we will see today how he feels."

Possible return date: Newcastle (H) - Wednesday 4 February

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Jeremy Doku

Injury: Calf.

The 23-year-old was forced off in the first half of the Blues' Champions League tie with Galatasaray at the end of January. With 10 minutes of the half remaining he dropped to the turf.

What Guardiola said: "Ruben started training yesterday and Jeremy not yet."

Possible return date February.

Josko Gvardiol

Injury: Leg.

Gvardiol is recovering from a broken leg he sustained in the draw against Chelsea at the start of the year.

Possible return date: Unknown.

Ruben Dias

Injury: Thigh.

What Guardiola said: "Ruben started training yesterday."

Possible return date: February.

Mateo Kovacic

Injury: Ankle.

The long-term absentee, Kovacic has been out with an ankle injury since November.

Possible return date: March.

John Stones

Injury: Thigh.

The defender has been sidelined with a thigh injury he sustained in December.

Possible return date: February.

Savinho

Injury: Thigh.

The Brazilian picked up the injury in the goalless draw with Sunderland.

Possible return date: February.