Phil Foden, Matheus Nunes, Jack Grealish - Man City injury latest and return dates

Manchester City are in the unusual position of having more senior players at the Etihad than away on international duty.

The size of the club's injury list means a host of players have remained in Manchester rather than report for their national team with four City players pulling out of squad on Monday. Jack Grealish, somewhat inevitably, and Phil Foden left the England camp while Matheus Nunes and Manuel Akanji withdrew from Portugal and Switzerland duty respectively.

That quartet join a host of players already unavailable for action this week. City hope to have several in contention to feature when they welcome Tottenham to the Etihad on Saturday week. Here's the injury latest.

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Phil Foden

Injury: Fitness issues

What we know: Foden was one of several players to withdraw from the England squad, MEN Sport understands it is simply a fitness issue rather than anything more serious.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

Matheus Nunes

Injury: Fitness issues

What we know: Nunes withdrew from the Portugal squad having featured regularly on the left in recent weeks for City. MEN Sport understands his absence is also fitness related rather than anything more concerning.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

Jeremy Doku

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Doku missed the defeat at Brighton with what is understood to be a fresh injury. City will hope it is not a serious problem and that he can recover in the international break.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

Nathan Ake

Injury: Fitness issues

What we know: The defender was an unused sub at Brighton having reported a fitness issue. He's not in the Netherlands squad for their international fixtures and should be fit to return after the break.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

Manuel Akanji

Injury: Abductor

What we know: Similar to Ake, the Switzerland international was not fit enough to feature at Brighton and remained on the bench. Another who will benefit from a two week break having pulled out of his national team squad with what was described as an abductor issue.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

John Stones

Injury: Foot

What we know: Stones is sidelined with a plantar fasciitis foot issue. He has been left out of the England squad and is pencilled in for a return after the international break.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

Ruben Dias

Injury: Muscular

What we know: Dias was replaced at half time in the cup tie at Spurs and it's hopeful he will return after the international break.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

Jack Grealish

Injury: Unknown

What we know: The winger picked up an injury in training ahead of the Champions League tie with Sparta Prague and then pulled out of the England squad having initially surprisingly been selected.

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) November 23

Rodri

Injury: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

What we know: Rodri has sustained a serious knee injury and will be out until the middle of next year. He has spoken of his desire to play again this season, possibly in the Club World Cup.

Potential return date: June 2025

Oscar Bobb

Injury: Fractured Leg

What we know: The Norwegian suffered his leg break in August and he is now in a race against the clock to come back before the end of the year. The hope is that Bobb will play some part over the festive period.

Potential return date: December