Manchester Derby: Will New Goalkeepers Donnarumma and Lamens Take the Field?.

Return of the Premier League

According to The Sun: The Premier League is back in action after a long international break.

The main event this week is the exciting Manchester Derby, set to take place on Sunday.

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The match between Manchester City and Manchester United is one of the grandest events of the season.

However, both teams are undergoing noticeable changes as Pep Guardiola and Ruben Amorim have signed new goalkeepers on short-term contracts.

Will Gianluigi Donnarumma and Senne Lamens make their debuts in this monumental match?

SunSport's tactical expert Dean Skoggins has prepared an interesting analysis...

The Battle for a New Goalkeeper

Both teams are undoubtedly anxious about the potential debuts of their goalkeepers. But United fans are particularly concerned about this moment.

City rarely crosses into the penalty area, which could give Altay Bayindir an advantage over Senne Lamens.

However, the United team is already accustomed to playing with him, and Amorim may choose to keep Lamens on the bench.

With Gianluigi Donnarumma, City need not fear mistakes, as he is capable of delivering numerous saves.

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But the team must be concerned about how they will cope with the flow of the game.

Pep is unlikely to abandon the style of playing from the back, but there are questions regarding Donnarumma's technical skills that may open opportunities for James Trafford.

Bayindir's successful passes may become his advantage United will try to lure Donnarumma into risky passes

When he is passing, United will try to press. This will signal the press, and City fans will start to worry.

United must be ready to take risks by forcing Donnarumma to make risky passes, which could become an interesting spectacle for them.

Lamens looks quite confident with the ball and will try to provoke the opponents.

But City leaves their players trapped, which may give them an edge in the game.

I am slightly worried whether Lamens will debut since preparation for such a match takes more time.

So far, the team has shown bravery with Bayindir. Lamens is confident, but adapting to the playing patterns in the Premier League takes time.

What System Will Pep Use?

We have seen various formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, and 4-2-3-1, even with 11 injured players.

In attack, the team tries to apply a 3-2-5 formation but often unsuccessfully attempts to play in a 2-3-5.

Against Bryan Mbeumo, due to injuries, I would be worried about this formation.

Nathan Ake may pair with the other two center-backs, but I am confident that Bernardo Silva will be key in this game due to his versatility.

City will try to seize the initiative with three in defense This may open up the path for United to counterattack with four forwards

Tottenham and Brighton had success against City, leaving four forwards up front.

It seems that City utilizes Matheus Nunes as a right-back with two midfielders, as in a 4-2-4.

As for United, I believe that Amad Diallo will occupy the left flank while Noussair Mazraoui will be on the right.

The question concerns the midfield: to play with two or one? It depends on injuries.

How Will United Attack?

They use a 3-5-2, but will Amorim start with Sesko? United attacks most frequently with direct runs this season.

They have created many chances but haven't converted any yet.

Mbeumo is close to scoring, so they will try again.

I think Sesko should play because of his physicality. Tottenham successfully utilized Richarlison against City.

If Cunha is not in good form, it's not advisable to move Mbeumo from the right flank. You shouldn't make two changes instead of one.

If Mount does not play, could Diallo take the left flank? There are many options on the flanks.

Diallo dramatically changed the game last year and created many problems for Matheus Nunes, so he is capable of handling this task.

United love to have the ball on the left... but attack on the right They are the most direct team in the league but haven't scored from an attack yet

United will form diamonds and triangles across the field, giving them plenty of options.

They particularly enjoy overloading the left flank this season.

This leaves Mbeumo isolated with his defender, with the possibility of making a run into space.

City are vulnerable to high passes and have already conceded from such attacks twice.

United control more of the ball on the left flank but mainly attack on the right, which they aim for.

This generates incredible interest among United fans.

Long passes are back in trend. City have become more direct, but United also integrate this style into their game.

I believe United will be able to take advantage of this.

Will Rodri and Nico Play?

I believe they should take the field in this game. Rangers were fantastic against Wolverhampton, but in the match against Tottenham, his physicality was overwhelmed, and he struggled at Brighton.

Despite City’s desire to control the ball, one of the midfielders can always push forward, leaving plenty of space for the other.

Rodri cannot fill that space, especially after injury.

I am confident that Rodri and Nico Gonzalez should play together, with Bernardo Silva being key on the right as he is the most versatile.

City will benefit from starting with Rodri and Nico Gonzalez It is necessary to avoid allowing the opponent space in midfield while playing a high defensive line

He can drop back and assist Nunes, forcing defenders to retreat.

In an open style of play, two players should play in the center.

Also Pep Linders. City began to press more with his help.

This opens up opportunities for high passes, as City also played with a high defensive line.

We observe large spaces - so it is essential for two players to form a solid center. Trust your forwards to develop their game in confronting United.

If problems arise by substituting Nico, a winger can be released. But it is better to start with a solid foundation.