There are no bigger favourites in this round of Champions League fixtures than Manchester City away to Slovan Bratislava.
The Slovakian side endured a torrid time on Matchday One, losing 5-1 away at Celtic, and face a momentous task to bounce back against one of the tournament favourites.
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Slovan Bratislava Recent Form
Since that humbling loss in Glasgow a couple of weeks ago, Slovan have won three in a row versus Ruzomberok in the league, Belusa in the cup and Zemplin Michalovce in the league.
Slovan Bratislava Injury News
Lukas Pauschek is out injured, while there are doubts over Kenan Bajric, who missed the game at the weekend, and Danylo Ignatenko, who is yet to reach full fitness after only recently returning from an absence.
Last Slovan Bratislava Lineup
Here’s how Slovan lined up against Zemplin Michalovce.
(4-2-3-1): Takac, Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Medvedev; Szoke, Gajdos; Barseghyan, Tolic, Weiss; Strelec
Man City Recent Form
Man City are unbeaten in all competitions this season but haven’t had it easy recently as they’ve drawn three out of their last four games.
They came against Inter in the Champions League and Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.
In between those games, they defeated Watford at home in the League Cup.
Man City Injury News
City were rocked by the news last week that talismanic midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season after a cruciate ligament injury.
Kevin De Bruyne has missed the last few games due to injury and won’t be involved on Tuesday, while Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake are also absent.
Due to the level of opposition, Pep Guardiola may look to make a few changes here with the likes of Savinho and Jeremy Doku given starts.
Last Man City Lineup
Here’s how Man City lined up against Newcastle.
Slovan Bratislava – Player To Watch
David Strelec has four goals in eight matches this season and scored a double at the weekend.
Man City – Player To Watch
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Publish date : 2024-10-01 08:20:10
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