Manchester City Announces 22-Man Squad for Crucial Juventus Clash in Champions League

Manchester City has unveiled its 22-man traveling squad for the decisive UEFA Champions League group stage clash against Juventus. As Pep Guardiola’s side gears up for a pivotal encounter, the stakes are high with City aiming to bounce back from recent setbacks in Europe.

The Premier League champions find themselves under pressure following consecutive disappointing results in the competition. A shocking 3-3 draw with Feyenoord on matchday five, where City squandered a 3-0 lead in the final 15 minutes, has left their hopes of automatic qualification for the Round of 16 hanging by a thread.

Adding to their woes, City managed only a draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, where goals from Erling Haaland and Rico Lewis salvaged a point after twice falling behind.

Now facing Serie A giants Juventus in Turin, City is determined to regain momentum. This match also comes ahead of another significant fixture—a Premier League showdown against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

City’s Traveling Squad

Despite ongoing injury challenges, the squad sees the return of Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden, who have rejoined the team after recovering from injury and illness. However, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Rodri, and Oscar Bobb remain unavailable, leaving Guardiola with limited defensive options. Notably absent is veteran goalkeeper Scott Carson, replaced by 17-year-old academy prospect Max Hudson, who will relish this opportunity to shine on the European stage.

Goalkeepers:

• Ederson
• Stefan Ortega Moreno
• Max Hudson

Defenders:

• Rico Lewis
• Kyle Walker
• Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
• Ruben Dias
• Josko Gvardiol
• Josh Wilson-Esbrand

Midfielders:

• Jacob Wright
• Nico O’Reilly
• Ilkay Gundogan
• Mateo Kovacic
• Bernardo Silva
• Kevin De Bruyne
• Matheus Nunes
• James McAtee
• Phil Foden

Forwards:

• Savinho
• Jack Grealish
• Jeremy Doku
• Erling Haaland

This encounter marks the start of a decisive period for City, with upcoming matches against PSG and Club Brugge rounding off the group stage in January. Guardiola’s men will need to deliver a strong performance against Juventus to keep their Champions League hopes alive.