Predicted Manchester City Line-up To Face Napoli In The Champions League
Manchester City have continued on their merry way this month, having dropped no point after their draw against Everton earlier this season. The Citizens beat West Brom 3-2 in an interesting game at the weekend and will face yet another tough task this mid-week when they travel to Naples, to play Serie A giants Napoli.
Maurizio Sarri’s side is playing some breathtaking football at the moment and were unlucky in the 2-1 loss at the Etihad in the reverse fixture. They will want to take revenge but City are expected to take all three points yet again.
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Skipper Vincent Kompany and full-back Benjamin Mendy continue their rehab from injury and remain the only players unavailable for selection for this game.
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Manager: Pep Guardiola
GK – Ederson
Though Bravo has been decent, Ederson is the first choice shot-stopper for Guardiola and should keep his place in the first-team.
RB – Kyle Walker
The English international has been showing signs of nerves in the last few games but a decent performance in this fixture will give him his lost confidence back.
CB – John Stones
The English ace is only getting better under Guardiola and the injury to Kompany should see him start regularly.
CB – Nicolas Otamendi
Arguably the best defender in England at the moment, Otamendi will partner Stones at the back for City.
LB – Danilo
To add some mettle and experience to the back line, Pep should use former Real Madrid ace Danilo at left-back for this game.
CDM – Fernandinho
The Brazilian should play as the deepest of the midfielders in this game, shielding his back line.
RW – Kevin de Bruyne
The Belgian playmaker has been in sublime form this season and was productive at the weekend as well and will be a danger man to Napoli.
CAM – David Silva
The Spaniard is at his best when he controls the game and Napoli need to keep him quiet to take something away from this game.
LW – Leroy Sane
One of the heroes from the weekend, Sane is now a regular starter for Guardiola and he should keep his place on the left flank.
ST – Sergio Aguero
The Argentine started from the bench at the weekend but should be a part of the attack that could seriously hurt the hosts.
ST – Gabriel Jesus
The Brazilian was not too effective against the Baggies but playing alongside Aguero could help him get back his confidence.