Manchester City face off with Paris Saint-Germain on their return to UEFA Champions League action on January 22.
Pep Guardiola’s side land in the French capital on the back of a superb 6-0 weekend Premier League win away at Ipswich Town, but their European form is a concern for the Catalan coach.
Just eight points from their six league phase games in 2024 means Guardiola’s team are battling to secure a playoff spot for the Round of 16 knockouts next month – with PSG fairing even worse – with just seven points picked up.
The Sporting News looks at the latest team news for this fixture.
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PSG vs. Man City lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Luis Enrique is without two key stars for this showdown with his old friend Pep Guardiola as Marquinhos and Renato Sanches remain sidelined for the hosts.
PSG are currently nine points clear in the Ligue 1 title race and they are boosted by the return to full fitness of center-back Presenel Kimpembe.
PSG predicted lineup (3-4-3, right to left): Donnarumma (GK) — Beraldo, Kimpembe, Hernandez — Zaire-Emery, Ruiz, Vitinha, Mendes — Barcola, Lee, Dembele.
Injured: Sanches (muscle), Marquinhos (groin).
Suspended: None
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Guardiola is still without club captain Kyle Walker as the defender weighs up transfer offers from Serie A after indicating his intention to leave the club this month.
John Stones is not quite ready to return from an ankle issue with Oscar Bobb and Rodri both long-term absentees for the visitors, but Bernardo Silva should rotate back in.
Man City predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvarrdiol — Kovacic, Silva, De Bruyne — Foden, Haaland, Doku.
Injured: Bobb (broken leg), Rodri (ACL), Stones (ankle).
Suspended: None
PSG vs. Man City live stream, TV channel
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