Mateo Kovacic Is Back In The XI | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur | OneFootball

After crashing out of the Champions League, Manchester City went on to lose against Liverpool in the Premier League. Their next clash is with Tottenham Hotspur in an away package this week, which they would like to win to keep themselves in the top four.

The Citizens need to work hard to regain their lost confidence and gameplay. It will be a good test for them to evaluate where they actually stand. A win will surely give them a bit of a boost ahead of their fifth-round game in the FA Cup.

4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur

Defence

Ederson continues to be the primary goalkeeper for the Citizens but his recent performances have raised questions about his decline. Rico Lewis also might find himself a bit lucky to operate as the right-back once again.

Abdukodir Khusanov is likely to continue at the heart of the defence but Ruben Dias will surely return at the cost of Nathan Ake. Left-back Josko Gvardiol had an off day against the Reds and will look to redeem himself this week.

MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 09: Ederson of Manchester City warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 09, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Midfield

Pep Guardiola is expected to bring Mateo Kovacic into the midfield to pair him up with Nico Gonzalez. Both the midfielders will have the massive task of controlling the tempo of the game and winning the ball back.

Attack

Savinho is likely to get the nod for the right flank role once again but Kevin de Bruyne should be on the bench. Fresh Bernardo Silva could be brought in place of the Belgian while Jeremy Doku retains his place in the starting XI.

There’s no guarantee that Erling Haaland will be available for this match and Omar Marmoush might be used as the striker yet again.

Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (ankle), Manuel Akanji (abductor) and John Stones (thigh) are all unavailable for this fixture.

4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur