Enzo Maresca prepares Manchester City squad rotation for Champions League opener

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca plans to rotate his squad for Tuesday’s Champions League opening match against FC Porto in Portugal. Following a 1-0 victory over Coventry in the Premier League on Saturday, the team faces a congested schedule that includes a Manchester derby at Old Trafford this coming Sunday. Maresca confirmed that Ayoubb Bouaddi, Ryan McAidoo, and Iliman Ndiaye are set to receive playing time in the Champions League fixture. The manager also addressed the workload of Erling Haaland, who has played every league minute this campaign, noting the necessity of protecting the striker during the long season. Tactical alternatives for the striker position, such as using Antoine Semenyo or Phil Foden as a false nine, remain under consideration depending on the specific game plan.

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