The last time we were all paying attention to Manchester City, they were getting eliminated from the Club World Cup, in the round of 16, at the hands of Al-Hilal. The Saudi club knocked City out in what was an utterly epic upset. Nobody saw that coming! City basically then had the month of July off, but they’re back to work now. The preseason is here, with a trip to Palermo F.C. up next.
City have already staged a behind-closed-doors friendly versus Preston. So let’s take a look at who could start versus Palermo F.C.
Anglo Palermitan Trophy FYIs
Manchester City at Palmero F.C.
Competition: Club Friendly
Kickoff: Sat. Aug 9, 8pm, Renzo Barbera, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Man City Preview Material: Team News Starting Lineup Prediction
Jack Grealish will play no part here, while John Stones and Rodri will likely play a limited role/be involved, but not from the opening kickoff. Ruben Dias and Phil Foden may (or may not) make the first team either.
Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction at Palermo F.C.
Ederson, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Manuel Akanji, Josko Gvardiol, Matheus Nunes; Tijjani Reijnders, Ilkay Gundogan; Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva, Savinho; Erling Haaland
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