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Slovan Bratislava Vs Manchester City Team News, Preview And Predicted Lineups As Cityzens Look For First Champions League Win
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Ahead of matchday 2 in the UEFA Champions League, we have the latest Slovan Bratislava vs Man City team news, preview and predicted lineups.
Tuesday’s clash will be City’s first in Slovakia and they will be quietly confident of leaving Eastern Europe with all three points. However, Pep’s side has only won once in their last four games in all competitions.
The latest blemish came at St James’ Park as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United. An Anthony Gordon penalty cancelled out Josko Gvardiol’s opener.
A 2-1 win in the Carabao Cup against Watford is the only victory City have celebrated since beating Brentford on home soil on September 14.
Nonetheless, Guardiola’s side will likely have too much for Bratislava to handle at the Tehelné Pole. On matchday 1, the Slovaks were thrashed 5-1 by Celtic.
That crushing defeat on their Champions League debut really does highlight the gulf in class across Europe’s club competitions.
Scroll down for the latest Slovan Bratislava vs Man City team news and predicted lineups ahead of Tuesday’s clash. The best football betting sites in the UK price the Cityzens at 13/2 to win 4-0.
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Slovan Bratislava Team News
Friday night’s 4-2 win against Michalovce saw Slovan Bratislava play what was arguably their strongest lineup. Manager Vladimír Weiss didn’t encounter any fresh injury concerns which can be considered fortunate.
Lukas Pauschek is definitely missing whereas Kenan Bajric remains a doubt after missing the weekend victory. Kevin Wimmer and Jurij Medvedev are expected to feature in defence.
In attack, Marko Tolic is the most likely goal threat and he will start behind lone striker David Strelec. Vladimír Weiss Jr – who actually played for Man City – is also expected to start.
Man City Team News
Naturally, Man City are expected to name their strongest XI to ensure all three points are obtained. Kevin De Bruyne is likely to miss out and of course, midfield superstar Rodri.
Therefore, Rico Lewis could keep his place in midfield alongside Mateo Kovacic. England international Phil Foden may be given a start and so too Matheus Nunes.
However, Jeremy Doku and Savinho are pushing hard after starting on the bench on Saturday. As ever, Erling Haaland will lead the City attack.
Slovan Bratislava Vs Man City Predicted Lineups
Slovan Bratislava (4-3-3): Takac; Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Medvedev; Kucka, Ignatenko, Tolic; Barseghyan, Strelec, Weiss Jr
Man City (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Nunes, Kovacic; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland