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Pep Guardiola will make six changes, with the 20-year-old ace starting: Man City’s anticipated starting lineup vs. Red Star Belgrade
We expect Pep Guardiola to field a rotated squad against Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday because Manchester City has already topped their Champions League group.
In our opinion, the Spaniard could make six changes from the XI that defeated Luton Town 2-1 on Sunday.
Manchester City’s probable lineup versus Red Star Belgrade
Given that Ederson Moraes missed Tuesday’s training session due to illness, Stefan Ortega is expected to start in goal against Red Star Belgrade, according to our predicted lineup.
The Brazilian is not among the Sky Blues’ travelling squad for the match, according to the club’s official website, confirming Ortega’s starting spot.
Rico Lewis might fill in at right back, with Kyle Walker getting a rare rest this season.
The same can be said for Ruben Dias, who might be replaced as his team’s right-sided centre-half by John Stones, especially after his late cameo against Luton Town.
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According to our Manchester City predicted lineup for the match against Red Star Belgrade, with Pep Guardiola declaring in late November that the injury-prone Nathan Ake “cannot play every three days,” Manuel Akanji appears likely to supplant him in the heart of defence.
Josko Gvardiol could keep his spot in the starting XI after an excellent performance at left-back against Luton Town.
Rodri, on the other hand, may be given a precautionary rest due to his significant importance to the Sky Blues, with Mateo Kovacic sliding deeper to play defensive midfield.
With the Spanish international sidelined, Matheus Nunes, who has came on as a late substitute in his past two appearances, could end up starting.
While rotation and injury have kept the £53 million (Sky Sports) man from making an immediate impact at the Etihad Stadium, he has an opportunity to do so on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola, like Rodri, may prefer not to risk any potential injury with Bernardo Silva. As a result, according to our Manchester City predicted lineup for the match against Red Star Belgrade, teenager Oscar Bobb might make his Champions League debut on the right wing.
Phil Foden, who impressed as a No.10 against Luton Town, could be given another chance to prove his worth in his native position.
Jack Grealish, who scored a crucial goal against the Hatters, is also expected to start on the left flank.
With Erling Haaland likely to return from injury on Thursday, according to Pep Guardiola, Julian Alvarez will be the treble-winners’ lone striker at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.
Manchester City’s expected starting lineup vs. Red Star Belgrade is as follows: Ortega, Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Nunes, Bobb, Foden, Grealish, Alvarez.
