Manchester City expects personnel changes for upcoming Champions League fixture at Porto

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Manchester City expects personnel changes for upcoming Champions League fixture at Porto
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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is expected to adjust his starting lineup for the upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Porto at Estadio do Dragao this Tuesday. Following a recent 1-0 victory over Coventry City, the squad prepares for European competition with potential rotations in the starting eleven. Rico Lewis, Nico O’Reilly, and Phil Foden are expected to move into the opening lineup. Gianluigi Donnarumma remains in goal behind a defensive pairing of Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi. Erling Haaland is expected to lead the attack after scoring the winning goal in his team's last domestic fixture. Other squad members including Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez are listed as bench options for the midweek contest.

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  • Manchester City travels to Estadio do Dragao to face Porto this Tuesday.
  • Enzo Maresca plans to utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation for the Champions League match.
  • Rico Lewis, Nico O’Reilly, and Phil Foden are expected to start for the visitors.
  • Erling Haaland remains the primary forward after scoring in the recent win over Coventry City.
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to retain his position as the starting goalkeeper.
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  • 6:05 PMYahoo SportsLewis, O’Reilly And Foden To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs Porto
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Manchester City will clash heads with Porto at the Estadio do Dragao this Tuesday night as they look to secure a win in the UEFA Champions League. The Mancunian giants managed to secure a narrow 1-0 w...

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