Man Metropolis vs Chelsea group information
Defender Nathan Ake and winger Jeremy Doku missed Metropolis’s journey to Paris, whereas centre-back Ruben Dias had to get replaced at half-time.
Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, as no Metropolis fan will want reminding, is out for the remainder of the season, and winger Oscar Bobb is a long-term absentee.
Guardiola does, nonetheless, have new signings to doubtlessly choose, together with central defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
Omar Marmoush has arrived for £59 million from Eintracht Frankfurt, the place he supplied 15 objectives and 10 assists in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season.
“He’s a future participant for years, with high quality within the closing third,” Guardiola mentioned of the Egypt ahead, describing Marmoush as providing “distinctive high quality”.
Maresca mentioned midfielder Enzo Fernandez and defender Levi Colwill “might be prepared” to return after lacking the win over Wolves with minor points.
Prime scorer Cole Palmer had been a doubt for that sport with an ankle harm however featured for 84 minutes. “He made an unbelievable effort to play and he’s getting higher,” added Maresca.
Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia shall be out for “a number of weeks extra” with a muscle harm he sustained towards Bournemouth on January 14.
Wesley Fofana may miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring harm, and fellow centre-back Benoit Badiashile is not going to return from a thigh situation till subsequent month.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor stays out by harm, and Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed medicine check stays underneath investigation by The Soccer Affiliation, precluding the winger from showing.
Manchester Metropolis vs Chelsea anticipated line-ups
Man Metropolis: Ortega; Nunes, Akanji, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Silva; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
The way to watch Man Metropolis vs Chelsea: Stay stream, TV channel
Kick-off is at 17:30 UK time, with stay protection on Sky Sports activities Foremost Occasion, Sky Sports activities Premier League and Sky Sports activities Extremely commencing at 17:00.