Kelvin Bowoto
Manchester City are on track to reach the quarterfinals after leading 3-1 over Copenhagen in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola’s men will try to accomplish the double against the Danish side to advance to the UCL quarterfinals after scoring three times in each of their Premier League derby games against Manchester United, including a 3-1 win at the weekend.
Copenhagen enters the match after losing 2-0 to Midtjylland in the Danish league.
Jack Grealish has been ruled out with a groin problem, but Josko Gvardiol has returned to the squad after recovering from an ankle injury.
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If Gvardiol makes the starting lineup against Copenhagen, Guardiola may opt for a four-man backline, with Nathan Ake switching to centre back.
Given the two-goal lead, the city manager will keep an eye on the upcoming league game against Liverpool, where a few rotations are expected.
Although he has returned from a one-game suspension, midfielder Lukas Lerager is injured and joins Theo Sander, Davit Khocholava, and Viktor Claesson in the club’s treatment room.
Emil Hojlund may have to pass a late fitness test before kickoff, with Andreas Cornelius, Jordan Larsson, or Roony Bardghji in line to lead the assault alongside Mohamed Elyounoussi and Elias Achouri.
Techrectory with Agency Report.
