Liverpool and Manchester City meet at Wembley Stadium in London in a game for the Community Shield. The history of direct confrontations is favorable to Pep Guardiola’s team: Manchester City has added 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 games. It should be noted that this is the first match between these two teams for this British Super Cup.
Liverpool :
Liverpool comes to this match with a 3-1 victory against Lyon, in a friendly preparation for the next official games: the team’s goals were scored by Roberto Firmino, Harry Wilson and Joachim Andersen (on their own). Liverpool was one of the best teams in European football in the 2018/2019 season, winning the Champions League and finishing in second place in the Premier League. We also remember that Liverpool has several titles in this Super Cup: 15 in total.
In front of the powerful Manchester City team, the German coach must favor the organization of his block and counterattacks, especially through the right flank. Mohamed Salah is the great danger in Liverpool’s first line, being a very fast player, strong in hand in hand and very fast in counterattack. In the midfield, there will most likely be Keita, Fabinho and Henderson. In doubt for this match is Sadio Mané, who was in the African Cup of Nations. Confirmed absence is that of the lateral Clyne, due to an injury.
Manchester City:
Manchester City comes to this game after a victory against Marinos, by 1-3, adding the second consecutive win in the friendly preparation matches: the team’s goals were scored by Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Lukas Nmecha. In the previous season, Manchester men won the Premier League, with 98 points, in addition to the FA Super Cup, FA Cup and EFL Cup. It is also important to note that Manchester City is looking for the sixth title in this competition.
Coach Pep Guardiola is expected to maintain the 4-3-3 tactical scheme of the previous year, benefiting a more supported style of play, with successive offensive organizations, mainly across the flanks: Sterling and Bernardo Silva are the fastest and fastest players. Dangerous in the attack front. Kevin De Bruyne is very important in the offensive game of Manchester City , for his pass quality. For this game, the Spanish coach doubts Benjamin Mendy, Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez.
