Man City XI vs Galatasaray: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League | OneFootball

Guardiola is without several key players for must-win European encounter

Manchester City remain in the midst of an injury crisis ahead of a must-win Champions League fixture against Galatasaray.

It prompted Man City to move quickly in the transfer market to land Marc Guehi for £20million, though the England international cannot be added to City’s Champions League squad until the knockout stages. The same is true of Antoine Semenyo.

Now, City are in need of a victory to help them into the knockout stages of Europe’s top competition, and they take on Galatasaray in a crucial game at the Etihad Stadium knowing that it is win or bust.

Man City are 11th in the table and within reach of a top-eight finish, but they need results on the final matchday to go in their favour if they are to avoid a play-off round to reach the last 16.

On the fitness front, City rested star men Erling Haaland and Phil Foden from the start against Wolves, but both players were brought on as second-half substitutes.

Guardiola explained that Haaland was “exhausted” from his recent games, and that the striker’s minutes were being managed.

Jeremy Doku spoke alongside Guardiola in the pre-match press conference, suggesting he is in for a start on Wednesday.

Nico Gonzalez, the back-up defensive midfielder, is facing a late fitness test if he is to come in for the suspended Rodri.

Predicted Man City XI (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Alleyne, O’Reilly; Gonzalez, Cherki, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Injured: Dias, Stones, Gvardiol, Bobb, Savinho, Kovacic

Doubt: Nico

Suspended: Rodri

Ineligible: Semenyo, Guehi

Date and time: 8pm GMT on Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Venue: Etihad Stadium

How to watch: TNT Sports