Man City Handed scare over 'Wonderful' star ahead of Man Utd clash

Manchester City have been hit by an injury scare just a week before their derby with Manchester United, as young full‑back Nico O'Reilly twisted something in the warm‑up and was withdrawn from the starting line‑up, prompting Enzo Fernandez to make his first start since his £125 million arrival.

Injury scare threatens derby plans

REUTERS/Isabel Infantes By  Jamie Kemble PM GMT+1 Jamie is a Welsh football journalist based in Valencia, Spain. He studied journalism at the University of South Wales and published a football book, named Bluebird Heaven, around the same time with Pitch Publishing.

Since then, Jamie has continued to specialise in football journalism, PR and football‑related Spanish translation. He has worked with a number of media companies, including Reach PCL, Iconic Group and many more over a decade‑long career.

O'Reilly, described by pundits as a "wonderful" talent, was named in the starting XI for today's home game against Coventry City before the warm‑up injury forced manager Enzo Maresca to reshuffle his midfield. The club will hope the problem is minor, given the busy week that lies ahead.

Fernandez, whose £125 million signing from Chelsea was completed on deadline day, was handed his first start, offering a glimpse of the midfield that the club hopes will replace Rodri. His involvement is crucial as City prepare for a Champions League opener at FC Porto on Tuesday night.

City have begun the Premier League campaign positively, winning each of their first two matches, and the recent spending spree, including the addition of Elliot Anderson, has given them a midfield to be reckoned with.

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