Bodo/Glimt vs City: The Champions League Squad is Set
Pep Guardiola's 21-Man Squad for the Crucial Clash in Norway
The stage is set for a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter as City prepares to face Bodo/Glimt in Norway. With the game fast approaching, Pep Guardiola has announced his 21-man squad, ready to take on the Eliteserien side at Aspmyra Stadion. The kick-off is scheduled for 17:45 (UK time).
City's journey in the UCL League Phase has been nothing short of remarkable. With 13 points from six games, they currently occupy the fourth spot, just behind PSG, Bayern Munich, and the league leaders, Arsenal. The top eight teams will advance to the Round of 16, while those finishing between 9th and 24th will compete in the knockout phase play-offs. Teams from 25th to 36th will be eliminated from the prestigious European competition.
So far, City has enjoyed a mix of results, including home victories over Napoli and Borussia Dortmund, away triumphs at Villareal and Real Madrid, a draw at Monaco, and a defeat at home to Bayer Leverkusen. With the season reaching its climax, City is aiming for three points in Bodo before their final clash at home against Galatasaray from the Turkish 1. Lig.
As always, fans can expect comprehensive coverage of the game on mancity.com and the official app. The Matchday Live show will feature special guests Nedum Onuoha and Steph Houghton, along with audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Kit Symons. Our team of journalists will also bring you blow-by-blow action in the Matchday Centre.
Here's the confirmed travelling squad:
- James Trafford
- Tijjani Reijnders
- Nathan Ake
- Omar Marmoush
- Erling Haaland
- Rayan Cherki
- Jeremy Doku
- Marcus Bettinelli
- Rodri
- Rayan Ait-Nouri
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Nico O’Reilly
- Abdukodir Khusanov
- Phil Foden
- Charlie Gray
- Divine Mukasa
- Max Alleyne
- Rico Lewis
- Kian Noble
- Stephen Mfuni
- Tyrone Samba
But here's where it gets interesting...
With such a strong squad, fans might be wondering about the strategic choices behind the selection. Will Guardiola opt for a balanced approach or make bold changes to surprise the opposition? The answer lies in the details of the squad selection, and it's a decision that could spark debate among fans. So, what do you think? Do you agree with the choices made, or would you have gone for a different strategy? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
