The intrigue and interest in the Club World Cup are steadily growing. In the decisive match of Group “G”, Manchester City, led by Josep Guardiola, will face the Italian giant Juventus. Ahead of the match, the world’s most reputable football outlets — Sports Mole, Sports Illustrated, Sportsgambier, and The Sporting News — published their predicted lineups.
Juventus’ lineup is mostly formed similarly across the outlets: Di Gregorio as goalkeeper, defenders — Savona, Kelly, Kalulu, Costa; midfield — Thuram, McKennie, Cambiaso, Conceição; forwards — Yıldız and Kolo Muani. Only The Sporting News listed Locatelli in the starting lineup.
Manchester City’s lineup was evaluated differently by various sources. Sports Mole and Sports Illustrated presented nearly identical lineups: Ederson in goal; defenders — Núñez, Dias, Gvardiol; midfield — Rodri or Nico, Reijnders, Savinho; attackers — Foden, Marmoush, and Haaland. Other outlets listed Ortega as goalkeeper, and some included Aït-Nouri and Aké in defense.
Sportsgambier and The Sporting News offered their unique versions, with The Sporting News notably placing Cherki and Silva in the starting eleven.
Interestingly, our compatriot Abduqodir Husanov, who started in the previous round, is expected to begin this match on the bench. This came as unexpected news for football fans.
The kickoff time is set for 00:00 Tashkent time. Football supporters are anticipating great drama, new tactics, and individual brilliance from this showdown. The predicted lineups are clear — now all eyes are on the real match and what will unfold.
Every point in the tournament is crucial. That’s why this clash of the strongest teams in the group has become the main focus of the football world. Tactical battles on the field and the emergence of young talents are also drawing major interest.
A night full of drama, surprises, and high-level football awaits. Who will win and secure first place in the group — we’ll find out shortly. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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