Manchester City kick off their Champions League defence with a home clash with Crvena Zvezda, also known as Red Star Belgrade, of Serbia on Tuesday.
The Blues are backed to go far in the competition again as they aim to become just the second side to defend the title since the competition was rebranded in 1992, Real Madrid currently being the only club to do so.
They go into the opening group clash without four players. Mateo Kovacic and Jack Grealish are nearing a return although won’t be available for Tuesday while John Stones remains sidelined with Kevin De Bruyne a long-term absentee. READ MORE: Man City confirm new club captain for the season READ MORE: Man City anger in West Ham dressing room sparked Guardiola reaction It presents an opportunity for other squad members to continue to impress in their wake, including Jeremy Doku.
He scored his maiden Blues goal while on the left against West Ham on Saturday and could make a third successive start against Zvezda.