OFFICIAL: Omar Marmoush is ruled out for the Manchester derby due to knee injury

Manchester City FC can confirm that Omar Marmoush has sustained a knee injury whilst on international duty with Egypt.

The City striker suffered the injury in the early stages of Egypt's World Cup qualifying match with Burkina Faso on Tuesday evening.

Initial results on a scan performed in Egypt indicate he will not be available for the Manchester derby on Sunday, and he will now return to Manchester for more assessment and to begin his rehabilitation.