Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Liverpool clash: Rodri, Kovacic, Stones, Doku latest

Manchester City will be looking to end a miserable six-game winless run in all competitions when they travel to Anfield for a challenging test against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.

The Citizens may have seen their five-game losing streak come to an end on Tuesday night, but they threw away a three-goal lead with less than 15 minutes remaining to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola's side, who have struggled with injuries for several weeks, have lost each of their last three Premier League games and have subsequently slipped eight points behind an in-form Liverpool outfit at the summit.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Arne Slot's side.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Knee Possible return date: Unknown

Man City are set to be without influential midfielder Rodri for the rest of the season after he suffered knee ligament damage in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in September.

However, the Spaniard has since offered a positive update on hia recovery and has set a new target for when he wishes to return.

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Status: Out Type of injury: Leg fracture Possible return date: Unknown

Oscar Bobb sustained a fracture to a bone in his leg during a training session in August and Guardiola has revealed that the attacker is targeting a return between January and February of next year.

Mateo Kovacic

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Status: Out Type of injury: Unspecified Possible return date: December 21 (vs. Aston Villa)

Guardiola revealed last week that Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic had entered the treatment room with an unspecified issue, and he is facing a race against time to be back before Christmas.

John Stones

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Status: Major doubt Type of injury: Unspecified Possible return date: December 1 (vs. Liverpool)

John Stones missed Man City's draw with Feyenoord after coming off at half time in the defeat to Spurs with an unspecified problem. The defender is yet to be pictured back in training and is a doubt for Sunday.

Jeremy Doku

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Status: Minor doubt Type of injury: Thigh Possible return date: December 1 (vs. Liverpool)

Jeremy Doku has missed Man City's last three games with a thigh injury, but the Belgian attacker has been pictured training and could be involved in some capacity this weekend.

Man City have no players suspended for this match.