Exploring the Potential Starting XI’s and Latest Squad Updates in the Champions League

Champions League: Possible Line-ups and Team News

Monday, September 18, 2023

Article Summary:

Who is likely to start and who is unavailable or doubtful? UEFA.com predicts the Matchday 1 line-ups. Fantasy Football managers can find information on the line-ups and details of players who are suspended or have injury concerns ahead of the matches.

In this report, we will provide an analysis of the predicted line-ups for each game and highlight key players who are unavailable or doubtful. We will also discuss the implications of these team news on the upcoming Champions League matches and provide some insights for Fantasy Football managers.

Tuesday 19 September

Milan vs Newcastle

Milan predicted line-up: Maignan; Calabria, Thiaw, Tomori, Theo Hernández; Krunić, Loftus-Cheek, Reijnders; Leão, Giroud, Pulišić
Unavailable: none
Doubtful: Kalulu (thigh)

Newcastle predicted line-up: Pope; Trippier, Schär, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Bruno Guimarães, Tonali; Almirón, Isak, Gordon
Unavailable: Willock (Achilles), Joelinton (knee)
Doubtful: none

In the Milan vs Newcastle match, Milan is expected to start with a strong line-up featuring key players such as Giroud, Pulišić, and Theo Hernández. Newcastle, on the other hand, will be without Willock and Joelinton due to injury. Fantasy Football managers should take note of Kalulu’s doubtful status and consider alternative options.

Young Boys vs Leipzig

Young Boys predicted line-up: Racioppi; Janko, Camara, Benito, Persson; Lauper, Males, Łakomy, Monteiro; Elia, Itten
Unavailable: Ugrinic (adductor)
Doubtful: none

Leipzig predicted line-up: Blaswich; Henrichs, Simakan, Lukeba, Raum; Simons, Schlager, Kampl, Forsberg; Openda, Poulsen
Unavailable: Olmo (knee), Haidara (match fitness), Orban (knee)
Doubtful: none

The Young Boys vs Leipzig match will see Young Boys missing Ugrinic due to an adductor injury. Leipzig, on the other hand, will have to cope without Olmo, Haidara, and Orban. Fantasy Football managers should make note of these absences and make informed decisions.

Feyenoord vs Celtic

Feyenoord predicted line-up: Wellenreuther; Geertruida, Trauner, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Timber, Paixão; Stengs, Ivanušec, Minteh
Unavailable: Giménez (suspended), Bijlow (wrist), Nieuwkoop (knock), Ueda (foot)
Doubtful: none

Celtic predicted line-up: Hart; A Johnston, Lagerbielke, Scales, Taylor; O’Riley, McGregor, Turnbull; Hatate, Furuhashi, Maeda
Unavailable: Abada (thigh), Carter-Vickers (hamstring), Nawrocki (hamstring), M Johnston (back)
Doubtful: Phillips (ankle)

Feyenoord will be missing Giménez due to suspension and several players such as Bijlow, Nieuwkoop, and Ueda due to various injuries. Celtic, on the other hand, will have to cope without the likes of Abada, Carter-Vickers, Nawrocki, and M Johnston. Fantasy Football managers should consider these absences when finalizing their line-ups.

Lazio vs Atlético

Lazio predicted line-up: Provedel; Marušić, Casale, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Luis Alberto; Felipe Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni
Unavailable: none
Doubtful: none

Atlético predicted line-up: Oblak; Riquelme, Hermoso, Witsel, Savić, Azpilicueta; Galan, Barrios Rivas, Llorente; Morata, Griezmann
Unavailable: De Paul (hamstring), Söyüncü (groin), Depay (hamstring), Koke (hamstring), Lemar (Achilles), Reinildo (knee)
Doubtful: none

In the Lazio vs Atlético match, both teams are expected to have their key players available, with no major absences or doubts. Fantasy Football managers can rely on the likes of Guendouzi, Immobile, Oblak, and Griezmann for potential points in this game.

Paris vs Dortmund

Paris predicted line-up: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Škriniar, Hernández; Ugarte, Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery; Dembélé, Kolo Muani, Mbappé
Unavailable: Kimpembe (Achilles), Nuno Mendes (thigh), Asensio (knock), Mukiele (hamstring), Kang-in Lee (absent)
Doubtful: Fabian Ruiz (thigh)

Dortmund predicted line-up: Kobel; Ryerson, Süle, Hummels, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Reus, Can; Malen, Brandt; Adeyemi
Unavailable: Duranville (fitness)
Doubtful: none

Paris will be missing Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes, Asensio, Mukiele, and Kang-in Lee due to various reasons. Fabian Ruiz is also doubtful due to a thigh injury. Dortmund, on the other hand, will have to cope without Duranville. Fantasy Football managers should take note of these absences and potential doubts when making their selections.

Man City vs Crvena zvezda

Man City predicted line-up: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri; Foden, Bernardo Silva, Doku; Álvarez, Haaland
Unavailable: De Bruyne (hamstring), Grealish (knee), Stones (muscular)
Doubtful: Kovačić (muscular)

Crvena zvezda predicted line-up: Glazer; Degenek, Mijailović, Dragović, Stamenic, Hvang; Ivanić, Bukari, Mitrović; Krasso, Olayinka
Unavailable: none
Doubtful: none

In the Man City vs Crvena zvezda match, Man City will be without key players such as De Bruyne, Grealish, and Stones, while Kovačić is doubtful due to a muscular issue. Crvena zvezda, on the other hand, doesn’t have any major injury concerns. Fantasy Football managers should consider these absences when selecting their line-ups.

Wednesday 20 September

Due to space limitations, we will only provide a brief summary of the predicted line-ups for the Wednesday matches.

Galatasaray vs Copenhagen

Galatasaray predicted line-up: Muslera; Boey, Nelsson, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Angeliño; N’Dombélé, Torreira, Tetê, Ziyech, Zaha; Icardi

Copenhagen predicted line-up: Grabara; Jelert, Vavro, Diks, Meling; Claesson, Falk, Gonçalves; Bardghji, Larsson, Achouri

Real Madrid vs Union Berlin

Real Madrid predicted line-up: Arrizabalaga; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Alaba, Nacho; Modrić, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Bellingham; Joselu, Rodrygo

Union Berlin predicted line-up: Rønnow; Gosens, Diogo Leite, Knoche, Doekhi, Trimmel; Král, Tousart, Laïdouni; Becker, Behrens

Bayern vs Man United

Bayern predicted line-up: Ulreich; Mazraoui, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sané, Müller, Gnabry; Kane

Man United predicted line-up: Onana; Dalot, Lindelöf, Martínez, Reguilón; Casemiro, McTominay; Bruno Fernandes, Eriksen, Rashford; Højlund

Sevilla vs Lens

Sevilla predicted line-up: Dmitrović; Navas, Gudelj, Ramos, Pedrosa; Soumaré, Fernando, Rakitić; Lamela, En-Nesyri, Ocampos

Lens predicted line-up: Samba; Gradit, Danso, Medina; Frankowski, Abdul Samed, Diouf, Machado; Thomasson, Fulgini; Wahi

Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven

Arsenal predicted line-up: Raya; Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Ødegaard, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Trossard

PSV Eindhoven predicted line-up: Benítez; Dest, Ramalho, Bella-Kotchap, Van Aanholt; Schouten, Saibari, Veerman; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lang

Braga vs Napoli

Braga predicted line-up: Matheus; Marín, José Fonte, Niakaté, Gómez; Al Musrati, Vitor Carvalho, Bruma; Djaló, Ricardo Horta, Ruiz

Napoli predicted line-up: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Olivera; Anguissa, Lobotka, Zieliński; Raspadori, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia

Benfica vs Salzburg

Benfica predicted line-up: Trubin; Bah, Otamendi, António Silva, Aursnes; Di María, João Neves, Orkun Kökçü, João Mário; Rafa Silva, Cabral

Salzburg predicted line-up: Schlager; Dedić, Solet, Baidoo, Terzić; Bidstrup, Gourna-Douath, Kjærgaard; Gloukh; Šimić, Konaté

Real Sociedad vs Inter

Real Sociedad predicted line-up: Remiro; Traoré, Zubelida, Le Normand, Aihen Muñoz; Brais Méndez, Zubimendi, Merino, Barrenetxea; Kubo, Oyarzabal

Inter predicted line-up: Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Frattesi, Dimarco; Lautaro Martínez, Thuram

These predicted line-ups for Wednesday’s matches will provide Fantasy Football managers with insights into the potential starting XI and players to watch out for. Injury concerns and suspensions mentioned should be taken into account when selecting your team.