Doku and O'Reilly Miss Training Ahead of Porto Clash

Manchester City’s preparations for their first Champions League test of the season have taken an early knock, with Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly both missing first-team training ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Porto.

The pair were absent as City went through their final session before flying to Portugal, a notable omission at a time when Enzo Maresca’s side are trying to turn a flawless domestic start into early momentum in Europe.

Questions over availability

Their absence immediately throws their involvement against Porto into doubt. City have not confirmed whether either player has been ruled out, but with the squad deep into match preparation, missing this session is a significant marker.

Doku has yet to feature in the Premier League this season, still waiting for his first minutes of the campaign as City have opened with three wins from three. O'Reilly, meanwhile, was withdrawn from the starting line-up ahead of Saturday’s victory over Coventry after suffering a back problem, a late change that underlined his current fitness concerns.

City flying in the league

On the pitch, City have been ruthless. Three games, three wins, maximum points. Maresca has found early rhythm in the Premier League, and the expectation inside the club is clear: carry that form onto the European stage and set the tone in a group that offers little margin for error.

The Porto fixture will test how well City can translate that sharp domestic edge into continental control, especially if they have to do it without two attacking options in Doku and O'Reilly.

Maresca to give update

Maresca is expected to address the situation when he faces the media ahead of the game, with clarity on Doku and O'Reilly’s status likely to shape both the matchday squad and the tactical approach in Portugal.

City already look relentless at home. The next question is whether injuries will nibble away at that early-season momentum just as the Champions League campaign begins.