Predicted Man City starting XI gallery to face Red Star Belgrade with four changes for Champions League opener
A look at the most likely Manchester City starting XI to face Red Star Belgrade in Tuesday night’s Champions League opener.
Manchester City are now turning attention to the Champions League after another Premier League win.
Pep Guardiola’s men had to come from behind to see off West Ham United over the weekend, and with a perfect record in the Premier League so far, they will now look to get off to a winning start in the Champions League, taking on Red Star Belgrade at home on Tuesday night. Amid a busy schedule, Guardiola could move to rest some of his key players, given City are heavy favourites, but there will need to be a balance to avoid any upset.
With that in mind, we have put together a predicted City starting XI for the clash.
1. GK - Ederson
Ederson will almost certainly start in goal.
2. LB - Sergio Gomez
Gomez could get a much-needed opportunity, with Guardiola potentially resting Josko Gvardiol.
3. CB - Ruben Dias
City’s depth isn’t great here at the moment, with John Stones out. Dias may well start again.
4. CB - Nathan Ake
Ake could come in to give Akanji a rest.