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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BASEL, BASEL-STADT – FEBRUARY 13: Fabian Delph of Manchester City celebrates victory after 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) /

Midfielders:

Again, this one is a tough one. Ilkay Gundogan would be the obvious choice to continue the role with the absence of Fernandinho. However, like Danilo, he is also one yellow card away from a suspension, and so do you take the risk?

Instead I think you might want Yaya Toure or Fabian Delph in that role. And for me at least, I think I’d prefer Delph. Phil Foden will get the nod also, with David Silva given the night off, and will start alongside Kevin DeBruyne. Although Kevin might get an hour of play in before being substituted.

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