Kevin De Bruyne is out after sustaining a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) lesion in training. Claudio Bravo is also unavailable, having sustained an Achilles tendon injury. The Chilean ‘keeper underwent scans, which confirmed a rupture in the tendon of his left foot.
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Venue: City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
Time: 20:00 UK, 22:00 E.A.T, 19:00 GMT
Referee: Daniele Orsato (ITA)
Assistants: Lorenzo Manganelli (ITA), Fabiano Preti (ITA)
Additional assistant referees: Marco Guida (ITA), Daniele Doveri (ITA)
Fourth official: Giorgio Peretti (ITA)
Possible Lineups:
Manchester City
Formation: 4-3-3
Ederson; Walker, Stones, Laporte, Danilo; B. Silva, Fernandinho, D. Silva; Sterling, Jesus, Sané
Manager: Mikel Arteta (acting); Pep Guardiola will serve his touchline ban after being sent off in the match against Liverpool last season.
Olympique Lyonnais
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Lopes; Rafael, Marcelo, Denayer, Mendy; Tousart, Alvaro; Traore, Fekir, Aouar; Dembélé
Manager: Bruno Génésio
Match Summary
Team news
Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne is out after sustaining a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) lesion in training.
Claudio Bravo is also unavailable, having sustained an Achilles tendon injury. The Chilean ‘keeper underwent scans, which confirmed a rupture in the tendon of his left foot.
Sergio Aguero was back in training ahead of the game, after he came off during the 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday due to an ankle problem.
Olympique Lyon
Striker Amine Gouiri is sidelined for the long term having sustained a ruptured cruciate ligament injury
New signing Moussa Dembele, who joined the club from Celtic on September 1, made his debut coming on as a substitute at the weekend and is available
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