Manchester City has a few of defensive concerns going into their Premier League game against Manchester United.
The Etihad Stadium will play host to Pep Guardiola’s side’s cross-city opponents.
During the midweek FA Cup win against Peterborough, both Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake were forced off.
Opponents Manchester United’s Scott McTominay returned to training on Wednesday, and the Red Devils will be hoping for a better showing after being held by Watford last time out.
News from the team
Ruben Dias is a doubt for Manchester City, as the team awaits the outcome of tests on a leg injury that forced him off during the 2-0 cup win over Peterborough. Nathan Ake was also pulled from the fifth round encounter at London Road before halftime due to a “knock.” Despite the Russian invasion of his own Ukraine, Oleksandr Zinchenko began that game and was awarded the captain’s armband by Fernandinho. He may return to the team.
Edinson Cavani (groyne) and an injured Edinson Cavani Scott McTominay did not play in Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Watford, but he trained with the rest of the club on Wednesday.
What is the best way to view it?
The game will be broadcast on the Bein Sports networks.