Rayan Ait-Nouri could make Man City return in Carabao Cup semi-finalBy Andy Hampson, Press AssociationRayan Ait-Nouri could return for Manchester City in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Newcastle on Tuesday. The Algeria left-back is now back in Manchester after his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations ended on Saturday. The 24-year-old will be assessed in training but, after a return journey complicated by a missed flight connection, City will not take an unnecessary risk. Pep Guardiola is preparing for another semi-final (Mike Egertpn/PA) Photo by Mike EgertonManager Pep Guardiola said: “We will see after training. “Rayan Ait-Nouri has come back from AFCON but unfortunately lost the connection so arrived a little bit late.

Source: Irish Independent January 12, 2026 14:49 UTC