Pep Guardiola could make wholesale changes to his Man City starting line up again when they host Leeds United in the Premier League this weekend. City made 10 changes for their midweek defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, and it severely disrupted their rhythm with a disjointed team performance.
Guardiola could revert to the side that lost to Newcastle a week ago, or might be tempted to reward some of those who did their best on Tuesday night despite the loss. Several changes seem certain though, with Gianluigi Donnarumma, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland all certain to return to the line up from the start.
Nico Gonzalez was the only player to start the previous two matches and is the logical choice to keep his place in the heart of the City midfield. Here is how we think they should line up vs Leeds.
How Man City should line up vs Leeds this weekend
1. How Man City should line up vs Leeds this weekend
How Man City should line up vs Leeds this weekend | line-up builder Photo: line-up builder
Donnarumma was on the bench in midweek and is certain to return in goal.
2. GK - Gianluigi Donnarumma
Donnarumma was on the bench in midweek and is certain to return in goal. | Getty Images
Dias should come back into the starting line up, though it is slightly harsh on John Stones.
3. CB - Ruben Dias
Dias should come back into the starting line up, though it is slightly harsh on John Stones. | Getty Images
Gvardiol should also return from the start after he was out of the side in midweek.
4. CB - Josko Gvardiol
Gvardiol should also return from the start after he was out of the side in midweek. | Getty Images