UCL Combined Best XI: Monaco vs. Manchester City

By Larry Henry | Mar 14, 2017

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 21: AS Monaco's striker Radamel Falcao Garca (R) in action against Manchester City's defender John Stones during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 soccer match between Manchester City FC and AS Monaco at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom on February 21, 2017. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: NiKylian Mbappe of Monaco and Nicolas Otamendi of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Manchester City FC and AS Monaco at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) /

Second Centerback – Nicolas Otamendi

The 29-year-old may have been rotating with Aleksandar Kolarov as the #2 centerback, but I feel he should get the nod over the experience Serb. He has made 33 appearances for Manchester City in all competitions this season, and has gotten better along the way. His aerial presence helps the team build from the back, while he is always a threat from corners and free-kicks. Even though Otamendi has made some mistakes this season, he is a physical defender which is what this team needs. The defender also told ESPN FC in a recent interview, that his side will go to Monaco with the purpose to win the match.

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