Erling Haaland was named in Manchester City’s starting line-up for the Community Shield clash with rivals Liverpool, who had Darwin Nunez on the bench.
Haaland joined City from Borussia Dortmund last month in what has been a busy period for the Premier League champions.
The Norwegian striker scored his first goal for the club in a pre-season friendly win over Bayern Munich and was selected by Pep Guardiola to start in the traditional curtain-raiser to the English season, which is being played at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium this year. year.
Haaland will play on Wednesday, flanked by Jack Grealish and former Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez.
Nathan Ake – linked with a move away from City in recent weeks – partners captain Ruben Dias at the back, with Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Rodri selected in midfield. Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez, City’s other new signings, had to settle for a place on the bench.
Nunez was Liverpool’s big-money arrival this transfer window, but the former Benfica star has been named among Jurgen Klopp’s replacements.
With goalkeeper Alisson injured, Adrian got a rare start for the FA Cup winners, where Roberto Firmino leads an attacking trio that also includes Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
Saturday’s clash is only the second Community Shield meeting between City and Liverpool, with Guardiola’s side winning on penalties in 2019.
It is the first time the Community Shield has been held away from Wembley since 2012 when City beat Chelsea 3-2 at Villa Park.
