Ederson
Blues are becoming accustomed to seeing the opposition have the same number of shots on target as goals. However, Ederson continues to be an excellent goal keeper and crucial to our build up and press resisting.
Lewis
With an outstanding, mature performance against Leeds, can Pep drop him now for veteran, Walker?
Lewis looks extremely comfortable in the inverted role to midfield, with his positional awareness and ability to read the game leaving him able to defend the right side. This is something Walker was struggling with before his injury. Has Pep found his answer in Rico?
Another incredible Manchester City Academy starlet.
Rico Lewis vs Leeds (A) ✨ https://t.co/62j1veqZgQ
— RN (@rnvidss) December 29, 2022
Stones, Laporte and Ake
With Everton likely to defend deep, this will mean a full back heading into midfield. A back three of Stones, who can play on the right, Laporte in the middle who missed out against Leeds, and Ake who can play on the left.