Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly Missing Before Porto Clash

Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly were both missing from Manchester City’s final training session before their Champions League trip to Porto, casting early doubt over their involvement in Portugal.

The attacking pair sat out Monday’s workout as Enzo Maresca put his squad through their paces ahead of Tuesday night’s group-stage clash. City have not confirmed the extent of either issue, but with the squad due to travel, their absence from the main session is a clear concern.

Doku has yet to feature in the Premier League this season, his campaign still waiting for a first kick while others have hit stride. O'Reilly, meanwhile, was forced to withdraw from the starting XI shortly before Saturday’s win over Coventry because of a back problem, a late disruption that did nothing to derail City’s perfect domestic start.

Three games, three wins. Maresca’s side have opened their league campaign with maximum points and a growing sense of control.

Now comes the test of translating that sharpness onto the European stage, possibly without two of their more dynamic options.

City will look to carry that early-season rhythm into a tricky night in Porto, where squad depth often decides tight group games. Maresca is expected to offer a clearer picture on Doku and O'Reilly when he faces the media later, and his update will shape how bold City can be with their attacking plan in Portugal.