Manchester City are dealing with significant personnel challenges in their attacking lineup as they prepare for Tuesday's Champions League home game against AEK Athens. The club is looking to recover from a recent loss to Paris Saint-Germain, but manager Enzo Maresca faces a shortage of options following injuries sustained during Saturday's match against Ipswich.

Antoine Semenyo has been ruled out for eight weeks after suffering a knee injury during the Ipswich fixture. His absence is particularly impactful as he was considered the primary replacement for Erling Haaland. The status of Haaland himself is currently in doubt; he was seen limping at the conclusion of the Ipswich game with a foot injury.

While the BBC notes that Maresca is currently exploring his tactical options, The Guardian reports that the manager is now facing a genuine shortage of cover for the striker position. Maresca has previously indicated that Haaland would require rest at some point during the season, and these injuries may force those changes sooner than anticipated. The team is under pressure to secure a positive result in Europe following their midweek defeat.