Manchester City XI vs Brighton: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Manchester City are waiting to see if Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker will be fit to face Brighton in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Both players missed the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Liverpool after picking up injuries against Atletico Madrid last week.

The Belgian was on the bench despite not being fit to feature, while Walker required a protective boot after injuring his ankle in Spain.

The right-back’s absence could be helped by Ruben Dias returning to the starting XI after a spell on the bench as he comes back from a hamstring injury.

Pep Guardiola was able to leave Aymeric Laporte, Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri and Ederson on the bench at Wembley and all four can expect to feature against Brighton.

Gabriel Jesus suffered a knock at Wembley and is a doubt alongside the ruled-out Cole Palmer (foot).

“When I make a selection always I am thinking about the players I don't allow to play,” Guardiola said after the defeat. “When I have the chance to do it I will do it.

“I felt for the circumstances, I spoke with officials, with the doctors, with my staff and I said what is the best. I'm happy to give the opportunity for all the players who last period didn't play much, because I know the players and I know where it comes from.”

Predicted Manchester City XI: Ederson; Cancelo, Laporte, Dias, Zinchenko; Gundogan, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Sterling, Grealish.

Register now for one of the Evening Standard’s newsletters. From a daily news briefing to Homes & Property insights, plus lifestyle, going out, offers and more. For the best stories in your inbox, click here.