Manchester City vs Chelsea team news
Defender Nathan Ake and winger Jeremy Doku missed City’s trip to Paris, while centre-back Ruben Diaz had to be substituted at half-time.
Ballon d’Or winner Rodry, as no City fan needs reminding, is out for the rest of the season and winger Oscar Bob is a long-term absentee.
Guardiola, however, has new signings to choose from, including central defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
Omar Marmus arrived for £59m from Eintracht Frankfurt, where he has scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in 17 Bundesliga appearances this season.
“He is a future player for years, with quality in the final third,” Guardiola said of the Egyptian forward, describing Marmus as offering “excellent quality”.
Maresca said midfielder Enzo Fernandez and defender Levi Colwill “could be ready” to return after missing the win over Wolves with minor problems.
Top scorer Cole Palmer was a doubt for that game with an ankle injury but featured for 84 minutes. “He made an incredible effort to play and he’s getting better,” added Maresca.
Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia will be sidelined for “a few more weeks” with a muscle injury sustained against Bournemouth on January 14.
Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury and fellow centre-back Benoit Badiasil will not return after a thigh problem until next month.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains out through injury and Mykhailo Mudryk’s The failed drug test remains under investigation by the Football Association, ruling the winger out.
Expected XIs Manchester City – Chelsea
Man City: Ortega? Nunes, Akanji, Khusanov, Guardiol? 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 starting at 17:00.
