Manchester City host Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium in the third round of the Carabao Cup, taking on a Canaries side currently sitting in the middle of the Championship table. Enzo Fernández is not part of the starting lineup for this one.
Enzo Maresca confirmed his XI a little over an hour before kickoff, with the Argentine among the substitutes. It’s a rare absence for the World Cup winner, who has been a regular fixture in the side since his arrival.
The decision is purely tactical, with Maresca opting to rest several of his regular starters following City’s derby win over Manchester United. Fernández will wait for his chance and could see minutes in the second half if needed.
The rotation also opened the door for Gerónimo Rulli to make his Manchester City debut in goal, while Allan, the Brazilian midfielder signed from Palmeiras, will make his first appearance for the club as well.
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