Omar Marmoush injury sparks concern for City and Egypt | OneFootball

Manchester City and the Egyptian national team are awaiting updates on Omar Marmoush after he suffered an early injury, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo.

The forward was withdrawn in the ninth minute during Egypt’s World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso, creating fresh concerns for both club and country.

Early setback in crucial qualifier

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan looked troubled when Marmoush went down following a heavy challenge from Mohamed Zougrana in the fourth minute.

The striker attempted to carry on, but his discomfort was obvious. He later dropped to the ground in midfield, clutching his right knee.

Team doctors rushed on, and after a quick check, the City forward was replaced by Omar Faisal. The sight left Egypt fans and staff worried.

Despite the knock, the 26-year-old was able to walk off without assistance, which offered the only real positive from the incident.

City facing fresh problems

The timing of the setback is worrying for Pep Guardiola, especially with City struggling for results before the international break.

They have suffered two straight defeats in the Premier League and managed just one victory from their opening three matches.

When domestic football resumes, City face rivals Manchester United in a high-pressure clash that could shape their season.

The loss of Marmoush would be another blow, with Guardiola already searching for answers after a poor run of form.

Marmoush became a City player last season when he joined from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth €75 million. His influence has grown in the squad, making his absence even more concerning.

The news also comes after City youngsters Rico Lewis and Nico O’Reilly were both forced out of the England under-21 camp through injuries.

Their setbacks add to the problems building up for Guardiola’s side.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s qualifying campaign has also hit a roadblock. A win against Burkina Faso would have secured their ticket to the World Cup.

Instead, the match ended in a draw, leaving them with more work to do in the group.

Both City and Egypt will be desperate for positive news in the coming days as scans determine the extent of Marmoush’s knee problem.