As you know, Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, will host Newcastle United today in the second leg of the English League Cup. A big game, a lot of pressure, and naturally, the most interesting question from the fans is one - who will Guardiola bring onto the field?
Before the game, several popular publications announced the city's preliminary squad for the upcoming match. Interestingly, there are similar points in the versions, but serious differences are noticeable in some positions.
Manchester Evening News version
According to this source, "City" can enter the field with the following lineup:
Trafford, Nunesh, Khusanov, Ake, Ait-Nuri, Gonzalez, O'Reilly, Foden, Semeno, Marmusch, Haaland.
A noteworthy aspect here is the confidence in Gonzalez and O'Reilly in the center, while Marmusch and Haaland are together in attack. Foden and Semeno are very useful for increasing speed and creativity.
Sports Mole Interpretation
This publication showed a different option:
Trafford; Nunez, Khusanov, Ake, Ait-Nuri, Rodri, O'Reilly, Sherki, Bernardo, Semeno, Haaland.
Rodri's return is particularly emphasized here: if he really takes the field, City's game control and tempo will reach a completely different level. Sherki and Bernardo are seen as a creativity-promoting duo.
Whoscored version
Whoscored offered almost the same lineup:
Trafford; Nunez, Khusanov, Ake, Ait-Nuri, Rodri, O'Reilly, Sherki, Bernardo, Semeno, Haaland.
That is, in their opinion too, Rodri is the main support, and Haaland is in the front line. Semeno can be a key figure in quick pressure and counterattacks on the wing.
Sports Illustrated estimate
This edition took a slightly different approach:
Trafford; Lewis, O'Reilly, Khusanov, Ake, Gonzalez, Sherki, Foden, Bernardo, Semeno, Haaland.
In this version, the most interesting point is Lewis's presence on the field and O'Reilly being brought closer to the back line. Also, the simultaneous play of Foden and Bernardo brings the game closer to a "pass-solving" scenario.
Start at 01:00 Tashkent time
For information, today's clash will begin at 01:00 Tashkent time. So, the nighttime football mood is ready: someone drinks coffee, someone sits "biting" their nerves, but still everyone looks at Haaland - whether it's a goal or not.
Moreover, there is another interesting aspect for our fans: in several versions, our compatriot Khusanov's name is mentioned in the main lineup. If he takes the field, interest in this game will undoubtedly increase.
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