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Manchester City's pre-season lineup for their upcoming Carabao Cup match against Norwich is being finalized with an eye toward giving younger players and recent signings more playing time. Winger Doku may soon return from a calf injury, but manager Enzo Maresca will likely field a mix of regulars and non-starters at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Among those expected to make their debuts are new goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli and winger Allan, while other players like Ayyoub Bouaddi and Rayan Ait-Nouri could see significant minutes in what will be a lower-priority match for City's primary squad.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-17,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Manchester City will play against Norwich City in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The match will see a reduced priority from manager Enzo Maresca, who has prioritized Champions League and Premier League games, with City having won their last four league matches and making a winning start to their Champions League campaign. Key players like Phil Foden are out due to suspension, while others like Jeremy Doku remain sidelined with a calf strain but are close to returning. Maresca is expected to give game time to non-regulars; likely debutants include summer signings Geronimo Rulli, an Argentine international goalkeeper from Marseille, and teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi alongside Mateo Kovacic. Additionally, Brazilian winger Allan could make his debut, with the manager considering various tactical options for the lineup.
Written for “Man City Vs Norwich Lineup” on 2026-09-17,
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Doku has been out with a calf strain since last month’s Community Shield loss to Arsenal, but Enzo Maresca revealed in the pre-match press conference that the winger is nearing a return to action.
asserted
winger → reveal → action
While City are the holders of the trophy, it will be considered the competition with the lowest priority by boss Maresca, who has made a great start to life at the Etihad Stadium.
asserted
who → consider → Stadium
With that in mind, Maresca, who made eight changes at this stage of last season’s competition when at Chelsea, is likely to give some non-regulars game-time in the third-round tie.
asserted
who → make → tie
Summer signing Geronimo Rulli, an Argentine international who joined from Marseille, is likely to make his debut in goal.
asserted
who → join → goal
In defence, Vitor Reis looks set to make his first start of the season, with Rico Lewis also coming in.
asserted
Lewis → look → season
Teenage summer recruit Ayyoub Bouaddi should get more game-time in midfield, alongside Mateo Kovacic, while this looks a great chance for Brazilian winger Allan to make his debut.
asserted
Allan → get → debut
Rayan Ait-Nouri is seen as “more as a winger than a full-back” by Maresca could start on the right-hand side, although Iliman Ndiaye is another option – the former Everton man is eligible despite having played for his previous club in the last round.
uncertain
man → see → round
With Erling Haaland due a rest, Antoine Semenyo looks the most likely candidate to fill the centre-forward position.
asserted
Semenyo → look → position
Nico O’Reilly, who played last eight minutes of Sunday’s derby having returned from injury, is also a contender for a spot in defence or midfield, although his workload may well be managed, particularly considering he was away with England at the World Cup for most of the summer.
uncertain
he → play → summer
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