This evening in the 1/4 finals of the English League Cup, "Manchester City" hosts "Brentford" at their home ground. It is expected that the young Ukrainian midfielder Maksym Yarmolyuk will be on the field from the start, which is pleasant news for his fans.
Guardiola plans rotations
Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola stated that in this match, players who haven't had enough playing time in previous matches will be involved. They will also be supported by young talents from the club's Academy. In three days, the team faces an important game against "West Ham", so Guardiola plans to rotate the lineup.
Injured and absent
Several key players of "Manchester City" will miss the match. These include Jeremy Doku and John Stones, who are injured, and Rodri is also absent. Pep Guardiola mentioned that Doku's recovery might take two to three weeks.
Predictions and background
In the previous stages of the current draw, "Manchester City" faced lower-division opponents such as "Huddersfield" and "Swansea". "Brentford", on the other hand, had stronger opponents, including "Aston Villa" and "Bournemouth". For "Brentford", this year’s League Cup holds great significance since the club rarely reaches similar stages in tournaments.
"Manchester City" won the League Cup four times in a row until 2021, but the team’s interest in this trophy has diminished in the following years. Another victory in the cup match, even without key players, would confirm City's status as favorites.
