Manchester City and Napoli meet at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday in one of the standout fixtures of the Champions League’s opening League Phase round.
Softfootball has been able to gather the official lineup of both sides ahead of tonight’s game.
Just as predicted by Softfootball, Kevin De Bruyne will return to Manchester after three months as he plays against his former club tonight.
Now in Napoli colours, the Belgian will be playing in the midfield as he tries to create chances for Rasmus Hojlund, another starter tonight.
Conte is also starting the duo players, Hojlund and Bekeuma, who scored for Napoli during the weekend.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Donnaruma will be playing against a former Italian rival as he brings his expertise from Manchester City’s last weekend game into display at the Etihad.
According to Napoli, they have shared the team list in form of a video on their official X handle.
Here is the video:
Meanwhile, Manchester City have also revealed on their official X handle, the atmosphere of the stadium ahead of the game. Here is the video:
Manchester City official lineup:
Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo (C), Reijnders, Foden, Doku, Haaland
Napoli official lineup:
Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Beukema, Buongiorno, Spinazzola; Lobotka; Politano, Anguissa, De Bruyne, McTominay; Hojlund
