Man City vs Chelsea team news
Defender Nathan Ake and winger Jeremy Doku missed City’s trip to Paris, while central defender Ruben Dias had to be replaced at half-time.
Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, as no City fan will need reminding, is out for the rest of the season, and winger Oscar Bobb is a long-term absentee.
Guardiola does, however, have some new signings to select, including centre-backs Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
Omar Marmoush arrived for £59 million from Eintracht Frankfurt, where he has 15 goals and 10 assists in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season.
“He is a future player for years, with quality in the final third,” Guardiola said of the Egyptian striker, describing Marmoush as offering “exceptional quality”.
Maresca said midfielder Enzo Fernandez and defender Levi Colwill “might be ready” to return after missing the win over Wolves with minor issues.
Top scorer Cole Palmer was doubtful for this match due to an ankle injury, but he played for 84 minutes. “He made an incredible effort to play and he is improving,” Maresca added.
Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia will be out for “a few more weeks” due to a muscle injury he suffered against Bournemouth on January 14.
Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, and compatriot Benoit Badiashile won’t return from a thigh problem until next month.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains out due to injury. Mykhaïlo Mudryk’s The failed drug test remains under investigation by the Football Association, preventing the winger from appearing in court.
Expected line-ups of Manchester City vs Chelsea
City of Man: Ortega; Nunes, Akanji, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Silva; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
How to watch Man City vs Chelsea: live stream, TV channel
Kick-off will be at 5:30 p.m. UK time, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra starting at 5:00 p.m.
