Phil Foden was a noticeable absentee from Manchester Metropolis’s squad to face Wolves, whereas Kevin De Bruyne returned to the beginning line-up.
England midfielder Foden was described as “not totally match” by a number of British journalists, with boss Pep Guardiola certain to be requested for additional clarification.
Guardiola made two modifications to the line-up that beat Tottenham 4-2 on Thursday, with De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte coming in as Julian Alvarez and Nathan Ake dropped to the bench for Sunday’s conflict on the Etihad Stadium.
The absence of Foden was the principle speaking level, nonetheless, having been an unused substitute for the midweek victory over Spurs, through which Metropolis needed to struggle again from two targets down.
Foden’s final begin got here within the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Outdated Trafford, the place he was substituted after 57 minutes.
Victory for Metropolis towards Wolves would transfer Guardiola’s aspect two factors behind leaders Arsenal, who host Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in a while Sunday.
Man Metropolis XI: Ederson; Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Aymeric Laporte; Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri; Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez; Erling Haaland