Pep Guardiola’s Man City have unveiled their squad ahead of the UCL fixture to be played against the Spanish side, Villarreal.
Man City have confirmed their 22-man squad ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Champions League encounter with Villarreal at the Estadi de la Ceramica.
Pep Guardiola’s side travel to Spain looking to build on an impressive start to their European campaign, having collected four points from their opening two fixtures. The Citizens kicked off with a commanding 2-0 victory over Napoli before sharing the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw away to Monaco.
The squad announcement sees star striker Erling Haaland included as City seek to maintain their momentum in the competition. The Norwegian has been in characteristically prolific form and will be looking to add to his tally against a Villarreal side that has endured a mixed start to their own Champions League journey.
Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, and new signing Omar Marmoush are among the attacking options available to Guardiola, while creative talents Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku provide additional flair in the final third. Brazilian winger Savinho and the versatile Matheus Nunes offer further depth to City’s formidable squad.
Defensively, City have selected experienced campaigners Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Nathan Ake, with versatile full-back Josko Gvardiol and rising star Rico Lewis also making the trip. Summer arrival Rayan Ait-Nouri adds another dimension to the defensive options.
In midfield, Mateo Kovacic brings his wealth of Champions League experience, while promising youngster Nico O’Reilly and the impressive Oscar Bobb provide additional quality in the engine room.
Between the posts, City have named Gianluigi Donnarumma, James Trafford, and Marcus Bettinelli as their three goalkeeping options for the fixture.
Villarreal come into the match sitting on one point from their opening two games, having lost 1-0 to Tottenham before salvaging a 1-1 home draw against Juventus. The Spanish side will be eager to claim their first victory of the campaign on home soil.
The match kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Tuesday, 21 October, with City looking to strengthen their position in the Champions League standings and take another step toward the knockout stages.
Manchester City’s 22-man Champions League squad
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, James Trafford, Marcus Bettinelli
Defenders: Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rico Lewis
Midfielders: Mateo Kovacic, Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva, Matheus Nunes, Nico O’Reilly, Nico Gonzalez
Forwards: Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku, Savinho, Phil Foden, Oscar Bobb