Doku ruled out while Nunes returns for Bournemouth clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Jeremy Doku will not play in the Premier League opener against Bournemouth on August 21. Doku was unable to recover in time after featuring in the recent Community Shield. In contrast, Matheus Nunes is now fit for selection after missing the previous match. Maresca's side is looking for a strong start to the new season at the Etihad Stadium, where they will face a resilient Bournemouth squad that enjoyed a successful 2025/26 campaign finishing sixth in the league.
- •Doku unavailable for selection versus Bournemouth
- •Nunes returns after missing Community Shield
- •City's first Premier League match under Maresca
- •Bournemouth finished sixth in the last season
- •Match set for 14:00 UK time at Etihad Stadium
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Doku out but Nunes fit to face Bournemouth, says Maresca
"Men's Team Analysing Bournemouth ahead of this weekend’s Premier League opener The Belgian winger played the first half of last week’s Community Shield but is not ready for our Premier League open...
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