It's the first time the Norwegian goal machine has not been named in the City squad for a Premier League match since April 2024, when he missed a 4-0 win over Brighton.
Arne Slot's men have been handed a welcome boost before the match with top scorer Erling Haaland not included in the City squad.
Liverpool will fancy their chances against a wounded City side after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Wednesday night.
He was since an unused substitute for their Champions League knockout play-off second leg with Real Madrid on Wednesday night after being deemed unable to start the match.
Erling Haaland limped off with a suspected knee issue during Man City's 4-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday, February 15.
