Manchester City had a forgettable match against Liverpool in the Premier league. However, they have the perfect opportunity to bounce back against a Juventus team who beat them at the Etihad Stadium.
Pellegrini was once again criticized for his big game tactics in the game against Liverpool. Hence, the upcoming game against the Champions League finalist of last year would be the perfect way to respond. Both the teams come into this game with a lot of injury concerns. City would miss some of their key players in Silva, Kompany, Bony and Nasri. However, the return of Aguero would be a welcome relief for Pellegrini. Juventus will also be without the likes of Evra, Khedira, Asamoah, Pereyra, Hernanes and Caceres.
Manchester City have done well in the Champions League this year. They have come back quite strongly with three straight wins after the home defeat inflicted by Juventus in the first game. A win in Turin would help them secure top spot in Group D and they would play against the runner up of another group in the knock out round.
This is an important game for City in terms of European prominence. In spite of the riches that City possess, they have never been able to bring the domestic league dominance to the European stage. The best they have achieved is the last 16 stage which is not good enough for a star studded team like Manchester City.
Pellegrini's men are currently top of the group and they have a good opportunity to show their credentials against a injury ridden side of Juventus. City may not have their influential captain Kompany but with the likes of Aguero back, Pellegrini may just have the chance to secure a famous win in Turin.
Juventus Probable Starting 11:
Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Chiellini, Barzagli, Marchisio, Pogba, Cuadrado, Sandro, Sturaro, Morata, Dybala
City Probable Starting 11:
Hart, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Demichelis, Kolarov, Fernando, Fernandinho, Toure, De Bruyne, Sterling, Aguero
Predicted Score:
Juventus 1-2 Manchester City
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Manchester City have done well in the Champions League this year. They have come back quite strongly with three straight wins after the home defeat inflicted by Juventus in the first game. A win in Turin would help them secure top spot in Group D and they would play against the runner up of another group in the knock out round.
This is an important game for City in terms of European prominence. In spite of the riches that City possess, they have never been able to bring the domestic league dominance to the European stage. The best they have achieved is the last 16 stage which is not good enough for a star studded team like Manchester City.
Pellegrini's men are currently top of the group and they have a good opportunity to show their credentials against a injury ridden side of Juventus. City may not have their influential captain Kompany but with the likes of Aguero back, Pellegrini may just have the chance to secure a famous win in Turin.
Juventus Probable Starting 11:
Buffon, Lichtsteiner, Chiellini, Barzagli, Marchisio, Pogba, Cuadrado, Sandro, Sturaro, Morata, Dybala
City Probable Starting 11:
Hart, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Demichelis, Kolarov, Fernando, Fernandinho, Toure, De Bruyne, Sterling, Aguero
Predicted Score:
Juventus 1-2 Manchester City
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