Injured Manchester City Stars Return to Boost Squad Ahead of Busy Season

On October 21, 2025, Manchester City welcomed back several key players during their 2-0 victory over Everton. Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, and Mateo Kovacic all made their first appearances of the season, coming off the bench in the second half to provide a much-needed boost to Pep Guardiola's squad.

The return of the trio is particularly timely as City look to compete on all four fronts this season, including the Premier League, Champions League, Carabao Cup, and FA Cup. However, the club is still dealing with some injury concerns, most notably Rodri's hamstring issue.

The Spanish midfielder was forced off early in City's previous match against Brentford and has not yet been cleared to return. Guardiola stated that Rodri is "not ready" for the Everton game, and it appears the 25-year-old will likely miss at least another week of action as the club takes a cautious approach to his recovery.

Despite the positive news of Marmoush, Cherki, and Kovacic's comebacks, Guardiola will be hoping to welcome back a few more key players in the coming weeks to ensure his team has the necessary depth to navigate a busy winter fixture schedule.