The defender made a rapid restoration from a hip challenge to make the bench as City beat Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night time, having beforehand been anticipated to overlook the sport.
Likewise, Ruben Dias was an unused substitute regardless of being dominated out with a concussion.
Both are potential choices for Pep Guardiola’s XI towards Newcastle with the City boss spoilt for selection on the again, having performed new signing Josko Gvardiol at left-back in Athens.
Bernardo Silva missed the Super Cup win with a knock and is a minor doubt for the weekend.
Guardiola’s different massive determination will are available in assault the place Cole Palmer continued to make his case for a extra outstanding position with the equaliser towards Sevilla.
Phil Foden has began every of the final two City video games and seemed to fill the Kevin De Bruyne position final day out, with the Belgian out long-term because of a hamstring harm.
But Silva’s return may even see Foden dropped to permit Palmer a run within the group on the fitting flank.
Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Akanji, Ake; Silva, Rodri, Kovacic; Palmer, Haaland, Grealish
Injuries: De Bruyne
Doubts: Silva
Time and date: 8pm BST, Saturday August 19, 2023
Venue: Etihad Stadium
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