The defender missed last week's win at Newcastle United with a groin problem while midfielder James Milner is also close to fitness after a hamstring injury. Forward Samir Nasri (hamstring) has been ruled out and full-back Aleksandar Kolarov is also unavailable due to a knee injury. Reading striker Jason Roberts will miss the trip to the Etihad Stadium with a hip problem. Jem Karacan (knee), Jimmy Kebe (groin) and Danny Guthrie (thigh) should be available but Sean Morrison (ankle) is still sidelined. Alex McCarthy is out long-term after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Source: team_talk
