Man City Plan to Keep Omar Marmoush Until Dec. 14 Before AFCON
Local reporting points to a post–Crystal Palace release pending agreement with Egypt.
Overview
- Pep Guardiola says the timing of Marmoush’s release is still being negotiated with the player and the Egyptian FA.
- Manchester Evening News reports City intend to retain the forward for matches against Fulham, Sunderland, Real Madrid and Crystal Palace before letting him leave.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan wants Marmoush available for a training camp and warm‑ups, including a Nigeria friendly on December 14.
- Egypt open their AFCON campaign on December 22 against Zimbabwe after a series of preparatory games in the region.
- If Egypt reach the January 18 final, Marmoush could miss up to 10 City fixtures, heightening selection and rotation pressures for Guardiola.