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Manchester City faces Brighton with updates on player absences

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 1:37 PM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Manchester City faces Brighton with updates on player absences

Summary

Enzo Maresca addressed the media ahead of Manchester City’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, October 30. City has confirmed that Antoine Semenyo will miss up to eight weeks with a knee injury. Matheus Nunes and Iliman Ndiaye are also absent from the squad. City recently progressed in the Carabao Cup, beating Brighton 4-3 on penalties after a draw in regulation. Maresca reported the rest of the squad is fit and available for the upcoming match, excluding key players who were rested in the midweek fixture.

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•Semenyo to miss up to eight weeks due to knee injury.
•Nunes and Ndiaye are also unavailable for selection.
•City recently advanced past Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
•Other players rested included Haaland and Donnarumma.
•Maresca confirmed the rest of the squad is fit for Saturday's match.

Latest Updates

1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca Press Conference: Matheus Nunes and Iliman Ndiaye Updates Ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion Clash

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Antoine Semenyo remains absent for Manchester City with a knee injury.The Citizens welcome Fabian Hurzeler’s side to the Etihad Stadium after beating them 4-3 on penalties in the Carabao Cup on Wedn...
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