Erling Haaland was not involved as Manchester City trained in front of media cameras prior to their Champions League trip to Red Star Belgrade.
Chelsea have confirmed skipper Reece James sustained a hamstring injury in Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Everton.
Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City will need to raise their level while they are without key players if they are to remain in the Premier League title race.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite hopes to earn an international call-up through strong performances under manager Sean Dyche's reign.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is not interested in challenging the officials' decision to send off Jordan Ayew in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has said the idea of the club sacking boss Erik ten Hag is "absolute nonsense".