Manchester City have named a strong side for tonight’s Champions League return leg against FC Copenhagen, while still rotating some key stars.

Only Jack Grealish is an injury absentee for the holders but Sunday’s looming title showdown with Liverpool could sees a number of regular starters rested.

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The forward's groin injury is expected to rule him out for the majority of the month, though speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Pep Guardiola confirmed he was unsure when Grealish would return.

He said: "Tomorrow he is not ready and I don't know when he will be."

Josko Gvardiol is fit again and was included in the matchday squad for the win over Manchester United and he comes into the side, with Manuel Akanji also starting.

Kyle Walker, John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne are among those to drop to the bench, so the likes of Julian Alvarez, Oscar Bobb and Rico Lewis all come in. Erling Haaland leads the line.

Starting XI: Ederson, Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodri, Kovacic, Bobb, Alvarez, Nunes, Haaland

Subs: Ortega, Carson, Walker, Stones, Ake, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Gomez, Foden, Wright, Susoho, Hamilton

Time and date: 8pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Venue: Etihad Stadium

TV channel: TNT Sports