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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Man City vs Chelsea
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
17-02-2024
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TIME:
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11.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
09.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Etihad Stadium
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Predicted Lineups
Mohun Bagan (3-1-4-2)
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake; Stones, Rodri; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Foden; Haaland
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Chilwell; Fernandez, Caicedo; Palmer, Gallagher, Jackson; Nkunku
The injury updates provided for both Manchester City and Chelsea indicate some key players will be missing from both sides.
For Manchester City, Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol are both ruled out due to groin and ankle injuries respectively, with Bernardo Silva also facing a late fitness assessment due to an ankle issue. Nathan Ake is expected to continue on the left side of defense in place of Gvardiol, while Mateo Kovacic's return for Chelsea could bolster their midfield options.
In attack, Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden are likely to compete for a starting spot on the left wing in the absence of Grealish, while Julian Alvarez may hope to return to the first XI alongside potential options like Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva, if fit, to support Erling Haaland up front.
As for Chelsea, Thiago Silva's absence due to a groin injury means Levi Colwill is set to partner Axel Disasi at center-back. Carney Chukwuemeka's ankle injury adds to their midfield woes, but the return of goalkeeper Roberto Sanchez could provide a boost.
In terms of tactics, former Manchester City player Cole Palmer could be deployed as a false nine, although there's uncertainty around this strategy's effectiveness. Alternatively, Palmer may be shifted back to the right flank, allowing either Nicolas Jackson or Christopher Nkunku to lead the line.
Both teams will need to adjust their lineups and tactics to cope with the absences and make the most of the available players. This match promises to be an intriguing battle between two top sides, despite the missing personnel.