Five Man City players who need a start against Liverpool

Leroy Sane

The German striker was only fit for the last game of Dortmund after starting his pre-season with the club this week.

But four days before the next outing should leave Sane time With so many first-team players likely to start the season after the World Cup, Sane should be critical to how Pep Guardiola's team begins his title defense.

There are compromises in other areas of the field, no matter which team is able to align Sane, Riyad Mahrez and Sergio Aguero while the first three will stop.

Tosin Adarabioyo

Adarabioyo could follow the same path. like Jason Denayer in City, soon hit as a future star but never had the opportunity to show it.

It's been three years since the central defender was captain of the under-18 team. the point where regular football

A one year loan is essential, but the longer it gets playing time, the more likely it is to start a new chapter on the right page.

Douglas Luiz

The collapse of Jorginho's transaction places a big spotlight on the central midfield, leaving an even greater burden on Fernandinho for the team's success.

Guardiola has already highlighted a number of players Douglas Luiz, signed for 10 million pounds last summer before an ineffective loan period in Girona, showed signs against Dortmund to be a very clean player (apart from giving the ball decisively) for the goal!) and the 20-year-old can continue his argument on the rest of the tour

The way Claudio Gomes' new signature is used against Liverpool will also indicate how much he is noted. [19659006] Patrick Roberts

Thre The following years, this agreement has not yet been concluded, and that does not bode well for Roberts. He was neglected for a titular seat in favor of New York City importer Jack Harrison, who did not impress Middlesbrough. last year.

With negotiations on a move to Leicester gone quiet, Roberts could do with a little noise with his performances if he wants to make himself more valuable to potential clubs.

Aymeric Laporte

The French central defender of the city has a golden opportunity to impose himself as first choice before the new season, with John Stones , Nicolas Otamendi and Vincent Kompany all absent after their World Cup efforts

Still, the defender missed the Dortmund match with a slight knock, making the next two games all important so he wants to be close to his best match in the Community Shield, that it will surely start.