Enzo Maresca has named his first Man City starting XI as his side takes on Inter Milan for the first of three preseason games in Asia. Featuring a strong line up, Phil Foden captains the side as City look for a first win under their new manager.
Maresca has named a strong side for his side's game against the Italian giants. Gianluigi Donnarumma starts in goal in a line up that also features many who played in the World Cup, including Abdukodir Khusanov, Antoine Semenyo, Tijjani Reijnders and Mateo Kovacic. Josko Gvardiol also starts after signing his new long term deal with the club.
Ruben Dias, Matheus Nunes and Omar Marmoush have all flown out to Asia to join their City teammates for their preseason tour. None will feature in this game, though, with a view to them starting against a K League All Stars XI on Wednesday.
Jeremy Monga has signed from Leicester City, the youngster will start on the bench for this one. Man City's sub list is made up of plenty of Academy talent, but also features first team regulars Nico Gonzalez and Rayan Ait-Nouri. Vitor Reis, who was outstanding on loan at Girona last term, is also on the bench, alongside Claudio Echeverri.
Despite reportedly asking to leave the club, Tottenham Hotspur target Savinho makes the starting line up. With his City future being far from secure, the Brazilian will certainly be one player looking to impress the new City boss.
Man City's starting XI against Inter Milan:
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Josko Gvardiol, Stephen Mfuni, Mateo Kovacic, Tijjani Reijnders, Antoine Semenyo, Phil Foden (c), Divin Mubama
Man City's substitues against Inter Milan:
Marcus Bettinelli, Jack Wint, Max Chabot (triallist), Nico Gonzalez, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Vitor Reis, Claudio Echeverri, Jeremy Monga, Ryan McAidoo, Kaden Braithwaite, Divine Mukasa, Max Alleyne, Mahamadou Sangare, Floyd Samba, Jaden Heskey, Matty Henderson-Hall, Xavier Parker
Man City legend John Stones has recently signed a two-year deal with Inter Milan. A reunion with his old teammates isn't on the cards just yet, with Stones not included in Inter's squad. He should be joining up with his new teammates when they return from their preseason tour.
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