Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterEnzo Maresca has revealed that Nico OReilly is 100% available for the Manchester derby, after being withdrawn from Premier League action last weekend versus Coventry.The Cityzens won that clash 1-0, but OReilly was rendered absent in their following fixture, away at Porto in the Champions League, on Tuesday.Ahead of the Manchester derby this weekend, Marescas men will see OReilly return to action, with Maresca confirming the Englishmans fitness.Enzo Maresca provides injury update ahead of Manchester United clash: Jeremy Doku, Nico O'ReillyNew signing Iliman Ndiaye was also withdrawn against Coventry, but made it back in time for Manchester Citys 2-0 mid-week victory in Europe.Jeremy Doku remains sidelined after picking up an injury against Arsenal in pre-season, when the Cityzens were defeated 3-0 in the Community Shield. You may like I loved him ever since he came onto the scene Ex-England defender backs Manchester City and Three Lions star to announce himself on World Cup stage Manchester City have failed to win the title in back-to-back seasons, can Enzo Maresca succeed where Pep Guardiola was starting to falter? Manchester City 2026-27 season preview Enzo Maresca under Manchester City ownership scrutiny after just two games: report The Belgian, who stood out as one of Citys best players during the Premier League run-in last term, endured a calf injury versus the Gunners, and wont be available for selection against Manchester United.Jeremy, I think he needs some more days, confirmed Maresca, who then lifted Cityzen spirits by revealing OReillys return.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Nicos 100% available, stated the City boss, plainly. With the majority of his squad cleared to play, he turned his attention to the Manchester derby."It is very important for different reasons. We know how important a derby is, especially here," he said."A special game. The most important thing we can do is try to be ourselves, and then we see the final result."Manchester City will travel to Old Trafford this weekend commentators, pundits and presenters for this weekends Super Sunday battle can be found here. TOPICSJeremy DokuPremier LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
