Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Brentford: Jeremy Doku, John Stones, Rodri latest

By Ben Knapton | 15 Dec 2025 10:15, Last updated: 15 Dec 2025 10:53

Doku, Stones, Rodri latest: Man City injury, suspension list vs. Brentford

A spot in the EFL Cup semi-finals is at stake for Manchester City and Brentford when the two Premier League sides collide at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The Sky Blues eased into the last eight of the competition courtesy of a 3-1 fourth-round win over Swansea City, having previously eliminated Huddersfield Town in their 2025-26 opener.

Pep Guardiola's men also put three past Crystal Palace without reply in Sunday's Premier League showdown, although the scoreline did not tell the full story at Selhurst Park.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Man City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their clash with Brentford, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United on Sunday.

Jeremy Doku

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Leg

Possible return date: December 17 (vs. Brentford)

Jeremy Doku was an unexpected absentee from the squad to face Palace, and Guardiola subsequently revealed that the Belgian had suffered a leg injury.

The Catalan coach gave no further detail on the severity of his blow, but he has not been officially ruled out of the quarter-final just yet.

John Stones

Status: Major doubt

Type of injury: Thigh

Possible return date: December 17 (vs. Brentford)

John Stones has been absent from Man City's last three games due to a leg injury, but assistant manager Kolo Toure has affirmed that the issue is not a major one, and there is a small chance he will be available here.

Rodri

Status: Out

Type of injury: Hamstring

Possible return date: December 20 (vs. West Ham United)

The luckless Rodri is closing in on his return from a hamstring problem, but Wednesday's cup clash will almost certainly come too soon for the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.

Mateo Kovacic

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: Unknown

Fellow midfielder Mateo Kovacic faces months on the sidelines with a calcified ankle, although Guardiola is hopeful that the Croatian will be fit before the end of the season.