Jeremy Doku sidelined for several weeks with calf injury for Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jeremy Doku is set to miss several weeks due to a calf injury sustained in Manchester City's 3-0 FA Community Shield defeat to Arsenal. Doku, who played 45 minutes before being replaced, was seen with ice on his calf post-match. His injury adds to concerns for City as they prepare for their opening Premier League match against Bournemouth, as the team now seeks to strengthen its winger options. Reports indicate that Doku's injury is related to earlier issues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he faced an ankle injury and a respiratory infection. Enzo Maresca's side may look to Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki to fill the void left by Doku's absence.
- •Doku suffered a calf injury against Arsenal in the FA Community Shield.
- •He is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
- •Manchester City seeks additional winger options before their Premier League opener.
- •Semenyo and Cherki are potential substitutes for Doku in the lineup against Bournemouth.
- •City's injury situation highlights their need for squad depth.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — A major injury concern has emerged for Manchester City which changes the winger equation
"Jeremy Doku played 45 minutes of Manchester City’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield on Sunday. The Belgian winger was replaced by Jack Grealish at halftime in Cardiff. Worryingly, Do...
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