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The two dominant forces of Group G, Manchester City and RB Leipzig, are set to battle it out at the prestigious Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening. While both teams have secured their passage to the knockout stages, the fight for the summit of the group is still very much alive, with Manchester City holding a three-point lead over second-placed Leipzig.
Team News - Manchester City:
Pep Guardiola's side may witness the return of Jack Grealish to the squad after the attacker missed the clash against Liverpool over the weekend due to illness. Although John Stones and Sergio Gomez made appearances on the bench, Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes remain doubtful for this pivotal encounter. Kevin De Bruyne, recovering from a serious hamstring issue, is on track for an early next-year return. While there's potential for Josko Gvardiol's comeback, Guardiola is likely to stick with the majority of the lineup that faced Liverpool, aiming to secure the top spot in the group.
Team News - RB Leipzig:
RB Leipzig, on the other hand, will have to cope without the services of four key players—Timo Werner, Dani Olmo, Willi Orban, and El Chadaille Bitshiabu—all sidelined due to injuries. Head coach Rose may make just one change from their recent league fixture, with Emil Forsberg expected to feature in a wide position. Yussuf Poulsen, a goal-scorer against Wolfsburg, is set to play a crucial role in the attacking third alongside Lois Openda.
Potential Starting Lineups:
Manchester City:
- Goalkeeper: Ederson
- Defenders: Walker, Dias, Gvardiol
- Midfielders: Rodri, Akanji, Foden, Alvarez, B Silva, Doku
- Forward: Haaland
RB Leipzig:
- Goalkeeper: Blaswich
- Defenders: Henrichs, Simakan, Lukeba, Raum
- Midfielders: Simons, Schlager, Haidara, Forsberg
- Forwards: Openda, Poulsen