Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola faces a selection dilemma before the clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones were lambasted after the defeat by Norwich. Centre back Aymeric Laporte is unavailable after suffering a long-term injury.
Fernandinho is set to deputise when City return to European action against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old last started a game at the heart of City's back four in February, the last-gasp 3-2 Champions League last-16 victory away at Schalke riddled with defensive errors.