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Ahead of their upcoming European fixture in Germany, manager Enzo Maresca addressed how midfielder Elliot Anderson fits into the current tactical setup at Manchester City. While the twenty-three-year-old England international has primarily operated in a deep defensive role following his high-profile transfer from Nottingham Forest, the Italian boss suggested that a future shift into a more advanced box-to-box eight role remains entirely possible.
Manchester City enters this fixture seeking a bounce-back performance in the UEFA Champions League following a domestic defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion, alongside recent questions regarding squad rotation involving Enzo Fernandez, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Rayan Cherki. The squad travels to face German opposition at the Red Bull Arena, carrying a strong historical record against the same club from previous European campaigns.

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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 24 | |
| 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 19 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 | |
| 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 | |
| 6 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +7 | 14 |