Manchester City could hand a debut to new signing Jeremy Doku at Sheffield United this weekend.
Doku signed for £55.5m from Rennes on Thursday and could make his debut at Bramall Lane. With Pep Guardiola recovering from back surgery and missing the next two fixtures, assistant manager Juanma Lillo will step in and lead the team.
"Every time a new player arrives we think they are going to bring something and help the team globally," Lillo said. "It's not about him and placing responsibility on him."That is the good thing this team has, the idea is to bring players who are better [but will] not modify the team. The team will grow and he will improve us.
Lillo added that Doku is in contention to play at Sheffield United, having started the season in Ligue 1 so should be match-fit.
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