Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Jeremy Doku will be out until the New Year. City unexpectedly arrived at Selhurst Park without Jeremy Doku on Sunday, as the winger was revealed to have picked up a leg injury.

Guardiola’s City were handed their first defeat of the 2025-26 Champions League as goals from Grimaldo and Schick secured the win for the visitors. Match ends, Manchester City 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2. Second Half ends, Manchester City 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2. Offside, Manchester City. Tijjani Reijnders is caught offside.

Jeremy Doku is missing from Manchester City’s 20-man matchday squad to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon.