Pep Guardiola confirms double Man City injury blows before Chelsea showdown | OneFootball

Premier League champions host Blues in heavyweight fixture on Saturday

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City duo Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku will miss Saturday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea.

Dias asked to be replaced as Man City lost to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night, having only recently recovered from a muscle issue.

“I don't know how long he'll be out for.

New signings Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov will all be in the squad ahead of potential debuts as City look to reclaim fourth spot in the Premier League table.

Fresh faces: New signings Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov have trained with Man City

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“We haven't trained much because of travelling,” added Guardiola.

“Omar Marmoush trained with us on Thursday, the others a little bit but not altogether.

“Vitor is young, he has a huge personality. He needs time. Khusanov has already settled, and playing in the French league he has handled tough, quick, fast players.

“He doesn't speak much English so communication is something we'll have to deal with. Omar will adapt quickly.”

Rodri, Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake are also all out for City.