Premier League side Manchester City will host Copenhagen at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League on Wednesday. They will be heading into the second leg with an advantageous lead of 3-1. With such a difference, it won’t be unfair to say that they have already footed one leg into the quarter-final.
The Citizens beat arch-rivals Manchester United 3-1 in their most recent match, thanks to a brace of Phil Foden. The recent win will lift their morale and make them believe that they can make a comeback from any position in a given game.
3-2-4-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Copenhagen
Defence
Ederson will once again line up in goal for Manchester City. He failed to block Marcus Rashford’s stunner but will be hoping for a clean sheet on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola is expected to rotate the team to keep the players fresh for the important tie against Liverpool this weekend. He might field a three-man backline consisting of Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.
Midfield
City’s lucky man Rodri is expected to start alongside Manuel Akanji, who might be used in the midfield to provide rest to John Stones.
Jeremy Doku and Bernardo Silva are likely to operate on the wings with Julian Alvarez and Mateo Kovacic playing more central. Phil Foden is unlikely to start the game to keep him fresh for the crucial game on Sunday. Kevin De Bruyne will come from the bench only if the situation demands.
Attack
No rest for Erling Haaland as he will be leading the attacking lineup. He has scored five goals in the Champions League this season. The striker would be hoping to find the back of the net yet again and be in the best form ahead of the Liverpool clash.
Jack Grealish will be City’s only injury concern and will be sidelined for the clash.
