Our captain, who turned 27 on Thursday, missed the Reds’ 3-0 Emirates FA Cup win over Derby County, after rolling an ankle in training, and the manager says it's not clear whether the centre-back will be able to face Pep Guardiola’s side.
“Well, he's touch and go because he rolled his ankle but, hopefully, he'll recover quickly,” Ole told reporters at Pride Park in his pre-match press conference to preview the City clash.
“I wasn't going to rest him today, I didn't give him a day off birthday-wise but I hope he'll be fit.”
Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James are also doubtful after missing the trip to Pride Park.