Manchester City are set to take on Burton Albion in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final; the first leg being a completely one-sided affair with the Citizens scoring nine goals against the Brewers at the Etihad Stadium. While Gabriel Jesus scored four goals on the night; Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker joined in on the goal-fest to inflict an embarrassing defeat on Nigel Clough’s men.
With the second leg now being just a formality for both the sides, this is how Pep Guardiola’s men could line up for their clash against Burton Albion as they lock horns with each other at Pirelli Stadium.
Team News
Manchester City doesn’t have any new injury concern, barring the long term absentees Bernard Mendy and Claudio Bravo. Vincent Kompany is also out with an injury and would be assessed before the match.
Goalkeeper
Arijanet Muric would get the nod to start in the goal ahead of Ederson in this quite insignificant matchup.
Defence
Danilo would put in a shift on the right-hand side of the backline while Fabian Delph starts on the left. Nicolas Otamendi would pair up with Eric Garcia in the heart of the defence against Burton.
Midfield
With the likes of David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne expected to be rested, the onus would be on Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan to play in the midfield in the next match. Oleksandr Zinchenko would replace Fernandinho in the defensive midfielder position as well.
Attack
Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane are set to be rested for the match against the Brewers as Riyad Mahrez and young Adrian Bernabe could start as the wide attackers. Sergio Aguero is set to be rested as Gabriel Jesus should lead the line for the Citizens in the second leg of this semi-final clash.
Predicted Formation: 4-3-3
