Man City vs Chelsea team news
Defender Nathan Ake and winger Jeremy Doku missed City’s trip to Paris, while centre-back Ruben Dias had to be replaced at half-time.
Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, as no City fan will need reminding, is out for the rest of the season, and winger Oscar Bobb is a long-term absentee.
Guardiola does, however, have new signings to potentially pick, including central defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
Omar Marmoush has arrived for £59 million from Eintracht Frankfurt, where he provided 15 goals and 10 assists in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season.
“He’s a future player for years, with quality in the final third,” Guardiola said of the Egypt forward, describing Marmoush as offering “exceptional quality”.
Maresca said midfielder Enzo Fernandez and defender Levi Colwill “could be ready” to return after missing the win over Wolves with minor issues.
Top scorer Cole Palmer had been a doubt for that game with an ankle injury but featured for 84 minutes. “He made an unbelievable effort to play and he is getting better,” added Maresca.
Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia will be out for “a few weeks more” with a muscle injury he sustained against Bournemouth on January 14.
Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, and fellow centre-back Benoit Badiashile will not return from a thigh issue until next month.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains out through injury, and Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drugs test remains under investigation by The Football Association, precluding the winger from appearing.
Manchester City vs Chelsea expected line-ups
Man City: Ortega; Nunes, Akanji, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Silva; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
How to watch Man City vs Chelsea: Live stream, TV channel
Kick-off is at 17:30 UK time, with live coverage on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra commencing at 17:00.
