In the absence of Haaland, Manchester City’s squad to face Wydad in the Club World Cup
Manchester City has announced its starting lineup to face Wydad Athletic Club in the 2025 Club World Cup, with the match taking place today, June 18.
Coach Pep Guardiola has relied on Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, alongside Luis, Reis, Aké, Aurélien, Reinders, Foden, Cherki, Savinho, Doku, and Marmoush.
The inclusion of young talents like Aurélien, Cherki, and Savinho reflects the coaching staff’s desire to provide opportunities for new energies, alongside experienced players such as Foden and Aké.
A number of prominent stars, including Haaland, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Aït-Nouri, and Ortega Moreno, appeared on the substitutes bench, highlighting the multiple options available to the team for this match.
