Man City XI vs Inter Milan: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League | OneFootball

Erling Haaland set to lead line while Rodri could make first start of the season

Erling Haaland will look to carry his sensational form into the Champions League as Man City host Inter Milan on Wednesday night, with no fresh injuries reported.

The striker has nine goals in his first four Premier League games of the season, and now gets the chance to make his mark in Europe as Pep Guardiola’s side begin their campaign in the competition’s new format.

Haaland has 41 goals in 39 Champions League appearances in his career, with plenty of chances to add to that this season. Should City not finish in the top eight in the league phase but still reach the final, they will play 17 matches in this competition this season.

Guardiola suggested Haaland could be left out of City’s weekend clash with Brentford, following the death of a close family friend, but he started and scored a brace against the Bees, and is expected to lead the line at the Etihad on Wednesday.

Rodri made his first appearance of the season against Brentford, playing 45 minutes, and he is expected to get more minutes here as Guardiola attempts to build his fitness ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League showdown with Arsenal.

Oscar Bobb remains out after suffering a serious injury days before the new season, while Nathan Ake will li

Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland

Injured: Bobb, Ake

Time and date: 8pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Venue: Etihad Stadium

TV channel: TNT Sports 1