Manchester City returns to action in the UEFA Champions League to take on Slovan Bratislava following a 1–1 draw against Newcastle United in the Premier League.
As City is expected to take care of business and get its first European win in the new Champions League format, Pep Guardiola could look to rotate his squad and give minutes to players like Matheus Nunes, Phil Foden and James McAtee.
Rico Lewis could shift over to left-back to allow Nunes and Mateo Kovačić to make up the midfield duo in the wake of star midfielder Rodri's season-ending knee injury. Guardiola doesn't have a natural striker to play in place of Erling Haaland, meaning the Norwegian is likely start and could potentially come off early in the second half if the match pans out in Guardiola's vision.






