Manchester City predicted lineup vs. Feyenoord: UEFA Champions League

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Manchester City are in desperate need of a win and their next opportunity comes against Feyenoord in the Champions League.

For the first time in his coaching career, Pep Guardiola must get his team back to winning ways after five consecutive defeats. Manchester City lost games to Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Sporting CP and Brighton & Hove Albion and then suffered a 4-0 defeat at Spurs in their first Premier League game back after the November international break.

However, Guardiola’s team is expecting a big injury boost ahead of their Champions League clash with Feyenoord. Although Rodri, Oscar Bobb and Mateo Kovačić miss out on Tuesday’s clash, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne and Matheus Nunes are available to feature at the Etihad. Rúben Dias and Jérémy Doku also returned to training but are still doubtful for the game.

To avoid another defeat, City need to get a result against Feyenoord, a team who are only one point behind the defending English champions in the UCL league stage.

Here’s how City’s XI could look against Brian Priske’s side on Tuesday, November 26.

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GK: Ederson– The Brazilian has conceded 10 goals in his last three games for City.

RB: Kyle Walker– With Rico Lewis needed in midfield, Walker will again get the nod on the right flank despite his unimpressive performances of late.

CB: Manuel Akanji– While Dias continues to recover from a calf injury, Akanji is the man tasked with helping City keep their first clean sheet since 26 October.

CB: Nathan Aké– Expect the Dutchman to return to the XI after Stones was withdrawn at half-time against Tottenham.

LB: Josko Guardiol-The Croatian hasn’t been at his best during City’s recent losing streak, but he remains one of Guardiola’s most reliable defenders on a good day.

DM: Matheus Nunes– With Kovačić and Rodri on the sidelines, Guardiola needs some new faces in midfield, especially after Gündoğan played 90 minutes at the weekend. Nunes enters the midweek game with fresh legs and three goals to his name.

DM: Rico Lewis– Lewis failed to make an impact against Tottenham but should find more success against an injury-riddled Feyenoord side.

RW: Savinho-Savinho will look to bounce back from probably one of his worst performances in a City shirt. The Brazilian has yet to find the net for his new club.

AM: Kevin De Bruyne-De Bruyne may not solve all of City’s problems, but his playmaking ability will certainly create more chances for Guardiola’s men, especially given the midfielder’s chemistry with Haaland.

LW: Jack Grealish– The English international player returned from injury against Spurs and should be included from the start in Tuesday’s match. Despite giving Tottenham a goal, Grealish remains a much-needed addition to City’s struggling attack.

ST: Erling Haaland– The striker already has 15 goals across all competitions this season, including three in the Champions League.

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