Maresca updates on Bouaddi's debut and squad fitness ahead of Crystal Palace
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that new signing Ayyoub Bouaddi is fit to make his debut against Crystal Palace on Friday following his £86m move from Lille. Bouaddi, 18, has been training with his former club and is ready for selection. Maresca also mentioned that Omar Marmoush is likely to leave the club before the transfer window closes, joining Nico Gonzalez and Savio who have already departed. Additionally, the status of players Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes was addressed, with Doku out and Nunes still not at full fitness. The match is set for Friday, and the team's preparation continues.
- •Ayyoub Bouaddi available for debut against Crystal Palace on Friday.
- •Omar Marmoush expected to leave City before transfer deadline.
- •Jeremy Doku is unavailable while Matheus Nunes is still recovering.
- •Bournemouth game confirmed that Doku missed last week due to injury.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Man City Starting XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Could the most recent addition at Manchester City start against Crystal Palace tonight?
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Bouaddi needs time at Man City despite 100m euro fee, says Maresca
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Man City boss Maresca on Bouaddi, another player being expected to leave, and trio’s fitness
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Bouaddi fit to face Crystal Palace, says Maresca
"Ayyoub Bouaddi is "ready to go" for his Manchester City debut at Crystal Palace on Friday, but Enzo Maresca called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.After a 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield, City needed two late goals from defenders Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol to edge past Bournemouth 2-1 on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
"Man City Team News: Ayyoub Bouaddi Ready for Crystal Palace Debut CallManchester City have a new option in midfield and Enzo Maresca has already made one thing clear, Ayyoub Bouaddi is available strai...
"Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says new signing Ayyoub Bouaddi is ready to make his debut against Crystal Palace on Friday.The 18-year-old midfielder joined City from Lille this week and could imme...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:50 PMMan City Starting XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
Man City Team News: Ayyoub Bouaddi Ready for Crystal Palace Debut CallManchester City have a new option in midfield and Enzo Maresca has already made one thing clear, Ayyoub Bouaddi is available strai...
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:15 AMCould the most recent addition at Manchester City start against Crystal Palace tonight?
Enzo Maresca told the media yesterday that Ayyoub Bouaddi is ready to step straight into the Manchester City squad for tonight’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The M...
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:23 PMBouaddi needs time at Man City despite 100m euro fee, says Maresca
Ayyoub Bouaddi is "ready to go" for his Manchester City debut at Crystal Palace on Friday, but Enzo Maresca called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.After a 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield, City needed two late goals from defenders Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol to edge past Bournemouth 2-1 on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:05 AMMan City boss Maresca on Bouaddi, another player being expected to leave, and trio’s fitness
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says new signing Ayyoub Bouaddi is ready to make his debut against Crystal Palace on Friday.The 18-year-old midfielder joined City from Lille this week and could imme...
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:40 AMBouaddi fit to face Crystal Palace, says Maresca
Enzo Maresca says new signing Ayyoub Bouaddi is available for selection in Friday’s Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. Men's Team How can I watch Crystal Palace v City on TV? The Moroccan intern...
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