Manchester City hand out full debuts for semi-final second leg

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Lewis Ambrose·23 January 2019

Manchester City hand out full debuts for semi-final second leg

Manchester City have rotated heavily as they face Burton Albion on Wednesday evening.

Pep Guardiola’s side won the first leg 9-0 and have all but secured their place in the EFL Cup final.

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Still, there are starts for a number of youngsters at the Pirelli Stadium.

Philippe Sandler makes his full City debut and is joined by Eric Garcia in defence. Phil Foden starts in midfield.

Ian Carlo Poveda comes into the side for his Manchester City first team debut.

Here’s how we line up at the Pirelli Stadium 🙌 CITY XI | Muric, Zinchenko, Sandler, Garcia, Danilo, Delph, Foden, De Bruyne, Poveda, Mahrez, Aguero (C) SUBS | Grimshaw, Stones, Mendy, Jesus, F Nmecha, Bolton, Richards Presented by @HaysWorldwide #bafcvcity 🔵 #mancity
– Wednesday, 23 January 2019

Though Guardiola taking the opportunity to rest a number of his big name stars, Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez and Sergio Agüero are all included.

Benjamin Mendy returns to the Manchester City bench and could make his first appearance since suffering a knee injury in early November.

The hosts line up as follows.

📋 Here is the #Brewers lineup to face @ManCity this evening! #BAFC
– Wednesday, 23 January 2019