Copenhagen vs. Manchester City: Champions League predicted starting XI

Manchester City head over to Copenhagen to face them for the second time in the Champions League on Tuesday night - remember, early kick off.rnrnThe blues thrashed them in the home fixture 5-0 with goals from Mahrez, Alvarez, and 2 from Haaland. In addition to the great score line, there were some incredible performances on display and some rested key players.rnrnWith our clash against Liverpool around the corner, will Pep rest more of our usual starters?rnrnPredicted line-up:rnrn[nextslide teaser="At%20the%20back" /]rnrn rnrn Ederson rnrnSome believed that with the summer signing of Ortega, Ederson would be subject to solid competition for his spot. However, the Brazilian continues to be our number (3)1.rnrn Cancelo rnrnCould we see the Portuguese back on the right after an excellent, MotM winning performance at the weekend against Southampton, where he bagged himself a stunning goal and assist?rnrn Akanji rnrnI was convinced that I was watching Kompany right before my very eyes on Saturday. Solid defensively, despite playing right back/on the right of a back 3. His runs forward and line breaking passes are special, and Pep recently praised him for his intelligence.rn rn Pep Guardiola on Manuel Akanji: "The movement defensively and offensively, he executes it perfectly. This is a gift for the manager. Some players, you have to explain or train ten times to show what you are thinking. This guy needed just one training session and he got it..."

rn— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) October 9, 2022 rn rnrn Laporte rnrnI'm Eric has been in great form since coming back from injury. He played the final games of our title winning season with injury like an absolute warrior, which resulted in having and recovering from surgery over summer.rnrnThe once French, now Spanish international is no stranger to coming back fighting after injury, which makes him all the more special, along with his brilliant talent.rnrn Gomez rnrnThe young new signing impressed hugely with an Etihad MotM performance in the reverse fixture, registering an assist, and forcing an own goal. There was no start for him against Southampton, but will we see him on Tuesday?rnrn[nextslide teaser="In%20the%20middle" /]rnrn rnrn Rodri rnrnBack from injury, Rodri slotted back in against the Saints in a solid and dominant performance. Looking a little leggy to begin with, he quickly settled back into rhythm. Perhaps 60 minutes in his system would be good ahead of our trip to Anfield at the weekend?rnrn Gundogan rnrnAssuming he and his wife have been to eat at Pep's restaurant, blues skipper will start after being benched at the weekend. Whilst we will want to avoid injuries for Liverpool, it is important that our starters maintain their rhythm.rnrn De Bruyne rnrnPep is likely to start strong to try and get the game won, to then rest players early in the game, he will desperately want to finish top of the group. Who better to help us on the way than the assist king himself? Also, Bernardo deserves a rest ahead of the weekend.rnrn[nextslide teaser="Front%203" /]rnrn rnrn Grealish rnrnSuper Jack is one of those players that needs to maintain fitness and rhythm by playing. We saw him come on for Foden at the weekend on the hour and didn't quite settle after wowing in the UCL last week. If Pep wants to start him at the weekend, it will be important for him to start midweek.rnrnCould he get that Champions League goal he was desperate for last week?rnrn Alvarez rnrnThe young Argentine continues to impress and added to his goal tally in the Champions League against Copenhagen at the Etihad. Fans are keen on seeing him get another start, and this could be the perfect game for him to do that. This also ensures Foden stays wrapped up safely for his annual superior performances at Anfield.rnrn Haaland rnrnAllowing Haaland to start increases the likelihood of early goals and control of the game, meaning he will be able to bring some youngsters on and protect those that will be starting at the weekend. As people continue to highlight, the Norwegian will have a long break during the Winter World Cup.rnrnWhat do you say blues? Is this a Champions League line-up? Or will Pep keep us on our toes?rnrn[h]rn Who threatens our title defence?&#xA0;

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