Copenhagen vs. Manchester City: Champions League predicted starting XI
By Laura Graves
Ederson
Some 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.
Cancelo
Could 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?
Akanji
I 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.
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..."
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) October 9, 2022
Laporte
I’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.
The 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.
Gomez
The 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?