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Twelve City players are set for international duty during the November break, with matches involving the Blues scheduled between 12 and 17 November.
Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Elliot Anderson are among those hoping to feature for their countries, while City teammates could find themselves on opposite sides in two UEFA Nations League fixtures. Marc Guehi will not be involved after withdrawing from England’s squad through injury.
All kick-off times are GMT.
| Date | Fixture | Man City players | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 12 Nov | England v Croatia | Anderson, Gvardiol, Kovacic | 7.45pm |
| Thu 12 Nov | Italy v France | Donnarumma, Cherki | 7.45pm |
| Fri 13 Nov | Morocco v Niger | Bouaddi | 8pm |
| Fri 13 Nov | Argentina v Uruguay | Fernandez, Rulli | 11pm |
| Sat 14 Nov | Japan v Brazil | Allan, Vitor Reis | 10.15am |
| Sat 14 Nov | Norway v Wales | Haaland | 5pm |
| Sat 14 Nov | Portugal v Denmark | Dias | 7.45pm |
| Sun 15 Nov | Croatia v Czechia | Gvardiol, Kovacic | 7.45pm |
| Sun 15 Nov | Spain v England | Anderson | 7.45pm |
| Sun 15 Nov | France v Turkey | Cherki | 7.45pm |
| Sun 15 Nov | Belgium v Italy | Donnarumma | 7.45pm |
| Tue 17 Nov | Singapore v Brazil | Allan, Vitor Reis | 10am |
| Tue 17 Nov | Argentina v Costa Rica | Fernandez, Rulli | TBC |
| Tue 17 Nov | Denmark v Norway | Haaland | 7.45pm |
| Tue 17 Nov | Wales v Portugal | Dias | 7.45pm |
| Tue 17 Nov | Niger v Morocco | Bouaddi | 8pm |
Thursday’s Nations League fixtures provide two opportunities for City players to face each other. Anderson’s England take on Croatia, whose squad includes Gvardiol and Kovacic, while Donnarumma’s Italy host a France side featuring Cherki.
Haaland will represent Norway against Wales and Denmark, while Dias has been selected for Portugal’s meetings with Denmark and Wales. Further afield, Argentina face Uruguay and Costa Rica, Brazil have friendlies against Japan and Singapore, and Morocco meet Niger twice in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
The final scheduled matches take place on Tuesday 17 November, four days before City return to Premier League action against Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Maresca will hope the international break brings no further injury problems after Guehi’s withdrawal from the England squad.
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Gary Gowers is a sports journalist and the editor of Read Everton, where he leads daily coverage of Everton news, transfers and analysis. He also writes about Manchester City for Read Man City and motorsport for Read Motorsport. A former accountant, he became a freelance writer in 2011 and has written for BBC Sport and Metro.
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