Manchester Metropolis tackle Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League this week.
Pep Guardiola’s crew will need to get their marketing campaign up and working after being held to a goalless draw by Inter Milan of their opening fixture. The Residents have drawn three of their final 4 video games in all competitions after being held by Newcastle United within the Premier League on the weekend.
Their opponents will begin as large underdogs for the conflict on the Tehelné pole, having reached the group stage of this competitors for the primary time within the Champions League period. Vladimír Weiss’ aspect had been thrashed 5-1 at Celtic of their first fixture and now tackle the 2023 champions in Bratislava. Weiss’ son, additionally named Vladimir, shall be a well-recognized face to the Manchester Metropolis followers having begun his senior profession on the Etihad. The midfielder made 5 first-team appearances for the Blues.
Manchester Metropolis XI vs Slovan Bratislava – Predicted lineup and crew information
Manchester Metropolis crew information
Pep Guardiola might make adjustments to his crew as he appears to be like to maintain the Residents contemporary for this weekend’s Premier League conflict with Fulham. Although Guardiola is not going to be complacent, a European conflict with the Slovakian minnows can provide the possibility to get some much-needed minutes into different members of his squad.
Guardiola has confirmed that Metropolis may very well be with out Kevin De Buyne till after this month’s worldwide break, whereas Rodri’s season is over after present process ACL surgical procedure. Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb are the opposite confirmed absentees.
PEP [Slovan Bratislava] is a crew that I’d say performs with braveness. I noticed the sport in opposition to Glasgow Celtic and so they weren’t scared to play. Not scared to hyperlink with their striker and so they need to strive it… I at all times have unbelievable respect for all of the groups, particularly when… pic.twitter.com/UPKZ4h1eQz
— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) September 30, 2024
Phil Foden might begin after restricted involvement within the season’s opening weeks with the Manchester Metropolis midfielder launched off the bench at Newcastle on the weekend. The 24-year-old has began simply twice in all competitions this season as he has been eased again into motion following involvement within the Euro 2024 ultimate and sickness. John Stones is one other who may very well be handed a begin, whereas Stefan Ortega is predicted to switch Ederson in objective.
Additional ahead, Matheus Nunes will need to construct on a Carabao Cup objective in opposition to Watford, whereas Savinho and Jeremy Doku might return after beginning on the bench on the weekend.
Manchester Metropolis predicted lineup
Manchester Metropolis predicted lineup: Ortega; Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Nunes, Kovacic; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
When is Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester Metropolis?
Slovan Bratislava host Manchester Metropolis within the Champions League on Tuesday 1st October 2024. Kick-off on the Tehelné pole is 20:00 BST.
What TV channel is Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester Metropolis on?
The sport shall be broadcast stay on TNT Sports activities 1, with protection starting at 7pm BST.
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