Manchester City take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
But it won't be a comfortable easing back into the competition. City will travel to Tyneside to face Premier League rivals Newcastle United.
Though Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne remain sidelined, there has been some good news on the injury front with Mateo Kovacic and Jack Grealish set to return to action as well. "He [Kalvin] will start," Guardiola said. I'd rest Erling Haaland on the basis that he's played all but 11 minutes so far this season and could benefit from a rest. That should free up Julian Alvarez to play in his natural position after playing so well in the No.10 role. Phil Foden can play as the 'proper' No.10 rather than coming inside from the wing, after exploiting the spaces so well against Newcastle in the Premier League game last month.
It's also a chance for Grealish and Kovacic to get some much-needed minutes under their belts as they return. It would also be nice to see Bobb get a first competitive start for the club after looking good off the bench this season.Ortega will be given the nod as cup goalkeeper while a number of alterations are to be expected in defence and midfield amid several injuries.
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