Manchester City No. 1 Ederson missed out on his side’s 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday due to tiredness. So apparently, his absence was just precautionary/part of squad rotation ahead of the next big match, which will come on the continent.
Ederson is expected to be fully fit for the trip to Switzerland, to take on Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
Manchester City at Young Boys FYIs
Kickoff: Wed. Oct. 25, 8pm, Wankdorf Stadium, Bern, Switzerland
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group G Matchday 3 of 6
Manchester City Preview Material: Starting XI Prediction Team News
UCL Standings, Form: Manchester City 1st, 6 pts, WW Young Boys 3rd, 1pt, DL
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
Google Result Probability: Manchester City 81% Draw 12% Young Boys 7%
TV/Streaming: see the photo above for the list of the on-air talent that will be a part of the broadcast.
Rest of the Team News for Both Sides
Otherwise you still have all-world midfielder Kevin De Bruyne on the shelf until early 2024. And that is it for City, when it comes to fitness issues. Pep Guardiola’s side had a rash of injuries earlier this month, but they are back to nearing full strength right now.
Shifting over to Young Boys, they can match Man City in being a very healthy side, with only one confirmed injury absentee here.
Kastriot Imeri is still a few weeks away from returning to action as he continues convalescing from a knee injury.
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