Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich: Champions League predicted line-up
By Laura Graves
Ederson
Pep’s number one despite harsh online trolling of the Brazilian and multiple Golden Glove winner, we are likely to see the ‘cool as ice’ chap between the sticks.
Walker
This could be a wildcard since Guardiola has opted for an alternative formation in recent games, however, with the pace of Bayern’s forward line could we see the return of the England international.
Nevertheless, should the boss decide to stick to his new formation guns, Walker will be left to the bench after he admitted that the former Spurs man is unable to play as a double-pivot.
Stones and Dias
The introduction of Walker could see Stones pushed back into central defence alongside future captain, Ruben Dias. The stronger partnership of them all, with Laporte seemingly on the outside at the moment.
It is no surprise to see that City’s improved form has coincided with the return of the solid Portuguese centre half.
Ake
Many will be running out of praise for this unsung hero this season, the CB turned LB who has not only improved his own standards, but has allowed Grealish to unlock his own down the left side – surely to start in such a big Champions League game.