Omar Marmoush injured on Egypt duty ahead of Manchester derby

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has suffered an injury setback. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush suffered a knee ligament injury during Egypt’s World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.

With City set to host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, the 26-year-old was forced off in the ninth minute of his country’s goalless draw in Ouagadougou.