Manchester City is set to face Norwich City in a Carabao Cup fixture, with both teams announcing their starting lineups ahead of the match. The game marks an opportunity for squad rotation and for several players to make their mark, including potential debutants and emerging talents.
Carabao Cup: Manchester City vs. Norwich City – Team News
As the teams prepare to take the field, the official lineups have been confirmed. This cup tie provides a platform for managers to experiment with their squads, offering valuable experience to younger players and fringe members while resting key personnel ahead of demanding league schedules.
Manchester City Starting XI and Substitutes
Manchester City’s lineup shows significant changes, with manager Enzo Maresca opting for a rotated squad. The starting eleven features:
- Goalkeeper: Geronimo Rulli
- Defenders: Rico Lewis, K. O’Reilly, Vitor Reis, K. Khusanov
- Midfielders: Mateo Kovacic (c), Mahamoudou Diarra, Oscar Bobb
- Forwards: J. Ait-Nouri, Désiré Doué, Carlos Borges
- Substitutes: Stefan Ortega, J. Stones, R. Doku, N. Ake, J. Grealish, K. De Bruyne, J. Alvarez, P. Foden, E. Haaland
Notably, this match sees debut appearances for goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli and outfield players Oscar Bobb and Carlos Borges. Seventeen-year-old midfielder Floyd Samba, son of former Premier League defender Christopher Samba, is also handed his senior debut. His older brother, Tyrone, also plays for City’s academy. Floyd has previously featured prominently for City’s youth teams, including scoring in the FA Youth Cup final win against Manchester United last season. Brazilian defender Vitor Reis, signed from Palmeiras in January
