Kevin de Bruyne has been ruled out of Manchester City’s game against Wolves after failing to recover from a groin strain.
The Belgium international missed the Champions League tie against Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday and is will not be back until after the international break.
Pep Guardiola confirmed De Bruyne’s absence – but insisted there were no concerns about his long-term fitness, despite missing most of last season through injury.
John Stones is nearing a return from hamstring injury and could also be back after the upcoming internationals.
Aymeric Laporte is the only other absence for City as they look to keep the pressure on leaders Liverpool.
Guardiola admitted last week the Merseysiders were on his mind ahead of their evening kick off against Everton.
A Dean Henderson blunder had handed Jurgen Klopp’s side three points against Sheffied United.
Guardiola said: “It can happen, it happened last season and this. We cannot control it, with good teams, they remain incredible. We try to focus on our games and we’ll see.
“We’d like to win games, a lot of points win titles, sometimes you need luck. I’m proud of the way we have done and the way we have done it.”
Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Cancelo, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Mendy; Gundogan, Rodri, Silva; Bernardo, Aguero, Sterling
