As Manchester City prepare to host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, we have tried to call the hosts’ predicted lineup.
Considering Pep Guardiola rotated his side in their 6-0 thrashing of Burnley, we expect him to make 4 changes for the upcoming clash.
Manchester City vs Liverpool predicted lineup
In between the sticks, Ederson looks dead set to start in our Manchester City predicted lineup against Liverpool.
At right-back, Kyle Walker is likely to keep his place as well, despite Pep Guardiola showing a preference towards John Stones recently.
Speaking of Stones, he has returned from the international break injury-free and is also likely to come in for Aymeric Laporte in our Manchester City predicted lineup against Liverpool.
Alongside the England international is set to be Ruben Dias, who has been absolutely magnificent since his return from injury.
Speaking of in-form players, Nathan Ake is certain to displace Rico Lewis, as he has arguably been one of the finest players at City this season.
In defensive midfield, Rodri is another guaranteed starter in our Manchester City predicted lineup.
Now, considering the Sky Blues fielded two strikers in Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez against Burnley, the former is likely to be ruled out as he missed training on Thursday via Sky Sports News.
With Haaland potentially out of the picture, Ilkay Gundogan could come into the side.
To complete the midfield trio will be Kevin De Bruyne, who is coming off the back of registering a brace of assists and a goal in Belgium’s 3-2 victory against Germany.
At right-wing, Riyad Mahrez could also be excluded for the contest against Jurgen Klopp’s side, with Bernardo Silva brought in for his tireless pressing and incredible workrate in a game of such magnitude.
Up front, with Erling Haaland potentially not fit enough to play after his groin injury, Julian Alvarez, branded as ‘committed’ by Sergio Aguero is likely to slot straight into the side.
And with Phil Foden recently having had appendicitis surgery, Jack Grealish will take up his spot on the left flank.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Liverpool: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake, Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Alvarez, Grealish
