Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly Missing from Manchester City's Training

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 pair sat out team training as City stepped up preparations for Tuesday night’s group-stage clash. No official clarification has yet been given on whether either will make the squad, but their absence on the eve of travel is a clear concern.

Doku has not featured in the Premier League so far this season, his campaign still waiting for a first meaningful step. O'Reilly, meanwhile, was withdrawn from the starting XI ahead of Saturday’s win over Coventry after suffering a back problem, a late disruption that did not derail City but did underline his growing importance.

City arrive in Europe in flawless domestic form. Three games, three wins, and a sense of early control in their Premier League title defence. The challenge now is to bolt that momentum onto another deep Champions League run.

All eyes turn to Enzo Maresca’s pre-match press conference. The City manager is expected to deliver a clearer update on Doku and O'Reilly before the squad flies out – and with the season still in its early rhythm, every fitness call already feels significant.