Manchester City have announced that Ederson will start in their second pre-season friendly against AC Milan, making four changes from their previous match against Celtic. Ederson, who came on as a substitute in the second half of the Celtic game, will start in goal. Stefan Ortega Moreno will be on the bench.
This is a significant moment for Ederson, who returns to the starting lineup for the first time since suffering a small fracture to his eye socket in a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur in May. This injury had also sidelined him for the final two games of the season and the Copa America.
The other three changes in the lineup include Mahamadou Susoho, Callum Doyle, and Maximo Perrone, replacing Luke Mbete, Josh Wilson-Esbrand, and Kalvin Phillips.
The defensive setup will feature Jahmai Simpson Pusey and Callum Doyle as centre-backs, with Susoho at right back and Rico Lewis at left back. The team’s tactical approach includes full-backs moving into midfield to support Maximo Perrone, who will anchor the midfield.
Young talents James McAtee and Nico O’Reilly are expected to push forward, with Oscar Bobb on the right wing, Jack Grealish on the left, and Erling Haaland leading the attack.
Oscar Bobb, a standout player in the previous game against Celtic, will be crucial in the match against Milan. In the Celtic match, he was involved in all three of City’s goals, scoring the first and setting up Maximo Perrone’s and Erling Haaland’s goals. His performance highlighted his potential and desire to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup.
The Milan lineup features Torriani, Calabria (captain), Tomori, Gabbia, Terracciano, Florenzi, Bennacer, Chukwueze, Loftus-Cheek, Saelemaekers, and Colombo. This friendly match is part of City’s USA Tour, providing a crucial platform for players like Ederson to regain form and fitness ahead of the new season.
The game will also allow City to refine their tactics and integrate new and young players into the squad. As always, City’s tactical flexibility and the roles of their full-backs and midfielders will be essential in dictating the pace and flow of the game.
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