In the Champions League quarter-final return match, "Real" and "Manchester City" will clash today, February 19.
Reputable sports publications have shared their predictions regarding "Manchester City's" main lineup for this match.
Opta predicts that the defensive quartet of Gvardiol, Ake, Ruben Dias, and Rico Lewis may take the field.
Sportsmole also did not include Husanov in their predicted lineup. According to the publication, "Manchester City's" probable main lineup could be:
Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonsales; Savino, Silva, De Bruyne, Marmush; Haaland.
The publication believes that "Manchester City" may utilize a solid defensive system in this game. Although Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake did not play against "Newcastle" due to muscle strain, they are expected to be given a chance in today's match.
NBC Sports has included Lewis in the lineup instead of the injured Akanji.
Sportingnews predicts that Abduqodir Husanov will play in the main lineup for today's match. According to the publication, "Manchester City" will operate in the following lineup with a 4-2-3-1 formation:
Ederson (goalkeeper) – Husanov, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol – Stones, Niko – Savino, Foden, Marmush – Haaland.
Fansided also noted that Husanov has a high probability of playing in the main lineup.
Another possible lineup for "Manchester City":
Ederson, Husanov, Dias, Stones, Ake, Lewis, Gvardiol, Savino, Foden, Haaland, Marmush.
It is worth noting that in the initial match between the teams, "Manchester City" lost 2:3. The return match will take place today, February 19.
For reference, the initial match between the teams ended with Guardiola's disciples losing 2:3. The return match will take place today, February 19.
