Gomez and Phillips start in predicted Man City team vs Barcelona FC in charity match
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSergio Gomez could make his Manchester City debut at his former club Barcelona this week. City are in Barcelona for a charity match to raise funds for former Barcelona goalkeeper and coach Juan Carlos Unzue, who has the incurable ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Pep Guardiola has promised a full team will be at the Camp Nou, but suggested he will prioritise those who haven't featured as much in the opening three weekends of the Premier League.
That could give a clue over how many regulars feature, as City have a number of fringe players, including new signing Gomez, ready to step in and ease the load on the squad ahead of Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace. ALSO READ:Man City CEO Ferran Soriano delivers Bernardo Silva put-down to Barcelona transfer question In goal, Stefan Ortega can get a useful run-out after starting the opening pre-season friendly of the summer before Ederson returned.
There may also be scope for Scott Carson to get some minutes and give Ederson a deserved midweek off. In defence, Guardiola has already suggested that John Stones will start after missing the pre-season tour and not starting the first two Premier League games or the Community Shield.
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