Man City must defeat Galatasaray on Wednesday night if they are to have any hope of securing an automatic place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola's side sit 11th in the congested league table and are one of eight teams locked on 13 points, three of which occupy automatic qualification positions. To avoid a play-off round, City must leapfrog at least three teams in midweek, with goal difference likely to be a crucial factor in determining the final positions.
The Blues not only need to win, but will likely need to win in style, and Guardiola could recall Phil Foden and Erling Haaland after they were both benched for the weekend win over Wolves. Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo are both ineligible at this stage of the competition, while Rodri is suspended after his red card against Bodo/Glimt.
Here is how we think City should line up.
5. LB - Nico O'Reilly
O'Reilly is the best option at left-back amid all the absentees in defence. | Getty Images
6. CM - Rico Lewis
Lewis might be the best option to replace the suspended Rodri at the base of the City midfield. | Getty Images
7. CM - Phil Foden
Foden needs to bounce back from some poor performances if given a start. | Getty Images
8. CM - Bernardo Silva
Bernardo will need to bring his experience to the table for a crucial match. | Getty Images