A 3-1 win in Copenhagen signifies that Manchester Metropolis already has one foot within the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The holders have been handed a spherical of 16 draw of kinds in opposition to the Danes and made essentially the most of their favorable draw away from house. A late aim from Phil Foden within the Danish capital places Metropolis in full management.
So Pep Guardiola has the posh of rotating his beginning line-up after Sunday’s Manchester derby triumph, by which Mancunian Foden emerged because the hero.
This is how a shaken Metropolis might line up in opposition to FC Copenhagen on Wednesday night.
GK: Ederson The Brazilian’s clear sheet was shortly shattered by Marcus Rashford on Sunday and he might be hoping for a quiet efficiency in midweek.
CB: Kyle Walker – Walker’s kind has been haphazard in 2024 and one other lull might be on the horizon. Nevertheless, it might not be a shock if the skilled defender retains his place.
CB: Ruben Dias – The Portuguese defender has not loved the very best of campaigns and Guardiola will want his common’s easiest on the pitch for the run-in.
CB: As Guardiol – Gvardiol was again on the bench this weekend after a brief damage absence. Nathan Aké has been doing excellently recently and the Dutchman might deserve some relaxation.
CM: Rodri- Metropolis’s unyielding power will retain its place on the base of midfield.
CM: Manuel Akanji – With Guardiola prone to provide John Stones extra reprieve forward of Sunday’s journey to Anfield, Akanji might discover himself again in the course of the park regardless of usually struggling in his function this season.
RM: Bernardo Silva – Silva was on the scoresheet in Copenhagen and must play Guardiola’s typical winger function in midweek. A number of management.
CM: Julian Alvarez – The Argentine is one among 10 gamers to attain 4 Champions League objectives this season and will get the prospect so as to add to his tally on Wednesday after coming off the bench on Sunday.
CM: Matthew Kovacic – The previous Chelsea midfielder was an unused substitute for the derby, however Kovacic has nonetheless been spectacular in current appearances.
Champions League: Jeremy Doku – Foden might be an choice with Jack Grealish injured, however the former is extra prone to be rested forward of this weekend’s essential encounter. So Doku will weave his magic down Metropolis’s left facet.
ST: Erling Haaland – After topping the league’s goalscoring charts final season, Haaland has 5 Champions League objectives to his identify this time round, joint-most. He lastly obtained his aim on Sunday after lacking an absolute sitter.
