In the highly anticipated clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, it is revealed that only Yaya Touré, among the African stars, will be starting the game and will serve as the captain for Manchester City. Samuel Eto’o, the Cameroonian striker, will be on the sidelines, along with Nigerian Obi Mikel.
On the opposing side, Argentine defender Martín Demichelis, making his debut in City colors, replaces the injured Vincent Kompany in the starting lineup.
Here are the confirmed lineups for both teams:
Chelsea:
Starting XI: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Hazard, Oscar, Schurrle; Torres
Substitutes: Schwarzer, Azpilicueta, D Luiz, Mikel, Willian, Mata, Eto’o.
Manchester City:
Starting XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Nastasic, Clichy, Garcia, Fernandinho, Nasri, Yaya Toure (C), Silva, Aguero.
Substitutes: Pantilimon, Richards, Kolarov, Milner, Navas, Dzeko, Negredo.
The encounter promises excitement with the presence of these star players on both sides, making it a must-watch for football fans across the continent.
