Man City hit by six absences for Women's Champions League opener
SIGNAL23.09.2026 02:54 UTC
Manchester City are without six players for their UEFA Women's Champions League opener against Bayern München, including Vivianne Miedema (knee surgery), Rebecca Knaak (injury), Sidney Lohmann, Iman Beney (concussion), Laura Wienroither (not registered) and summer signing Niamh Charles.
What it means
- Vivianne Miedema had another knee operation before the season started
- Rebecca Knaak out injured; Sidney Lohmann still battling injury; Iman Beney concussed vs Liverpool
- Laura Wienroither left out of the Champions League squad; Niamh Charles yet to debut
Model read
A notably depleted City side, with only two goalkeepers, one forward, two midfielders and three academy players on the bench, is a major handicap against a Bayern team on a 15-game league-phase winning run.
ImpactStrong
players out6
CompetitionUEFA Women's Champions League
Sourcearch-web.com.tw
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