Man City XI vs Slovan Bratislava: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League | OneFootball

Star striker sustained a knock in Saturday’s draw with Newcastle

Manchester City should tonight have Erling Haaland fit for their Champions League trip to Slovan Bratislava.

Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed the striker “picked up some knocks” during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the Premier League, with Haaland having been kept quiet at St James’ Park.

A challenge in the first half appeared to have left his ankle bloodied and it remained to be seen if the 24-year-old would feature today in the Slovakian capital, though he did train as normal on Monday and has been named in the squad.

City will remain without Kevin De Bruyne, with Guardiola hopeful the Belgian will return after the international break.

Rodri, meanwhile, will not play again this season after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury. Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake are also out.

City head into their second Champions League outing having drawn the first 0-0 at home against Inter Milan.

Man City predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Silva, Gundogan; Savinho, Foden, Grealish

Injured: Ake, Bobb, De Bruyne, Rodri

Time and date: 8pm BST on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Venue: National Football Stadium, Bratislava

TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports