Manchester City will face Inter Milan in a highly anticipated Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium, reigniting memories of their 2022/23 final encounter. Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting matchup’s lineups and team updates.
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Predicted Lineups
Manchester City:
Ederson (GK)
Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol (Defenders)
Doku, Rodri, Kovacic, Savinho (Midfielders)
Silva, De Bruyne (Attacking Midfielders)
Haaland (Forward)
Inter Milan:
Sommer (GK)
Bastoni, Acerbi, Pavard (Defenders)
Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Darmian (Midfielders)
Thuram, Martinez (Forwards)
Team News and Updates
Manchester City’s Nathan Ake is sidelined with an injury sustained during international duty, while Oscar Bobb remains out with a leg fracture. Phil Foden, who’s been missing due to illness, might feature off the bench. Summer signing Savinho has returned from injury and could play a part.
Tajon Buchanan is out for Inter Milan with a fractured fibula. Alessandro Bastoni, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Nicolo Barella, who were rested over the weekend, are expected to return to the starting XI.
Match Insights
This encounter is a repeat of the 2023 Champions League final, where City edged out Inter with a 1-0 victory. City’s defensive form has been shaky recently, with only one clean sheet in their last eight home games, while Inter is yet to win away this season.
Kick-off Details
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 8:00 p.m. local (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT)
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Expect a thrilling match as both teams look to make a statement in this revamped Champions League group stage.
