Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea: Manchester City’s predicted starting XI

DORTMUND, GERMANY - OCTOBER 25: Stefan Ortega of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City at Signal Iduna Park on October 25, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY - OCTOBER 25: Stefan Ortega of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City at Signal Iduna Park on October 25, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
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Rodri

Pep has hinted that Phillips will be in the squad for our first Carabao Cup clash of the season, though is likely to start on the bench after a long period out to injury.

De Bruyne 

Both Bernardo and KDB deserve a rest after spectacular performances against Fulham; they were EVERYWHERE! Whilst a lot of credit for the winner went to penalty scorer, Haaland. Let’s not forget the work rate and courage from De Bruyne to win it in the first place.

Bernardo 

No one has earned a rest more than our Duracell Bernie; however, we will need his energy as Chelsea were looking down and out at the weekend, hit them with everything.