Frank Christian
Manchester City aims for their first victory in the UEFA Champions League this season as they head to Slovan Bratislava.
In their opening match, Pep Guardiola’s team managed to secure a draw against Inter Milan, ending in a 0-0 stalemate at the Etihad Stadium.
Slovan, on the other hand, faced a heavy defeat, losing 5-1 to Celtic in their first match and would have wished for a draw like City’s.
This will be the inaugural match between these two teams, and the Sporting News provides the latest updates on team rosters and expected lineups.
Slovan Bratislava vs. Man City: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Slovan’s captain is Vladimir Weiss, a former Manchester City player now aged 34. His father, also named Vladimir Weiss, coaches the team.
Coach Weiss will be missing right-back Lukas Pauschek due to a shoulder injury, while defender Kenan Bajric is uncertain and will undergo a late fitness evaluation.
Slovan Bratislava predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, left to right): Takac (GK) — Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Zuberu — Bajric, Szoke — Barseghyan, Tolic, Weiss — Strelec
Injuries: Pauschek, Bajric (doubtful)
Suspensions: None
In a pre-match press briefing, Guardiola stated that Kevin De Bruyne (groin injury) would return following the October international break, likely enabling Phil Foden to start after an impressive substitute appearance against Newcastle.
Matheus Nunes may feature in midfield, with Ilkay Gundogan pushed back as Guardiola evaluates options in light of Rodri’s absence for the season.
Oscar Bobb (leg injury) and Nathan Ake (hamstring injury) will remain unavailable.
Man City predicted lineup (4-3-3, left to right): Ederson (GK) — Lewis, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol — Nunes, Gundogan, Foden — Savinho, Haaland, Grealish
Injuries:
Suspensions: None
Slovan Bratislava vs. Man City: How to Watch
Find out how to catch this Champions League clash in various regions around the globe:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | TUDN USA, UniMas | Paramount+, Fubo, ViX, TUDN.com, Univision Now, TUDN App |
| Canada | — | DAZN, Fubo |
| UK | TNT Sports 1 | discovery+ |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| India | — | JioTV, Sony LIV |
