Champions League: Eleven to see off Basel

BASEL, BASEL-STADT - FEBRUARY 13: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal with Raheem Sterling of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between FC Basel and Manchester City at St. Jakob-Park on February 13, 2018 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Ederson of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Goalkeeper:

I think Pep will certainly consider starting Claudio Bravo in goal. I think he might consider it, but will eventually opt for the Brazilian. Basel have nothing to lose when they visit the Etihad later tonight, and we need a keeper who can come out and clear up those hopeful balls over the top.

City have a Premier League fixture five days after, which he will no doubt also start. After that, it’s a warm weather training scheduled for the blues. I think that means Bravo gets two bench seats in the next two games, while Ederson starts.

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