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Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker set to miss Man City FA Cup semi-final

Brentford v Manchester City – Premier League – Brentford Community Stadium
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Manchester City are likely to be without Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker as they face Liverpool at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Playmaker De Bruyne (foot) and right-back Walker (ankle) were both forced off in the second half of Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Atletico Madrid.

Forward Gabriel Jesus is back in contention after serving a European suspension.

Liverpool will make a late check on the fitness of forward Diogo Jota.

The Portugal international came off early in the second half of Wednesday’s 3-3 draw with Benfica with a knock but manager Jurgen Klopp is optimistic he will be ready.

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are set to return to the starting line-up after being rested among seven changes in midweek.

The remainder of those players left out for the European tie – full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson, centre-back Virgil Van Dijk and midfielders Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara – are all expected to be named in the team.