Ilkay Gundogan has the opportunity to lift his first piece of silverware this season when Manchester City take on Chelsea in the community shield final.
The clash takes place at Wembley while kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 (GMT).
The Germany international has been included in Pep Guardiola’s squad despite undergoing surgery on his nose to correct a deviated septum.
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According to the Mail, Gundogan had been planning to go under the knife since last season after struggling with his breathing.
Gundogan starts today’s clash on the bench while £60 summer signing Riyad Mahrez has been included in the Citizens starting eleven.
The midfielder of Turkish origin returned to pre-season training late after being given an extended break following the World Cup.
City will be missing World Cup semi-finalists including Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea summer signing Jorginho will also make his competitive debut today.
The match will be Maurizio Sarri’s first competitive fixture as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea vs Man City confirmed lineups
Chelsea: Caballero, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Rudiger, Alonso, Jorginho, Fabregas, Barkley, Pedro, Morata, Hudson-Odoi
Man City: Bravo, Walker, Stones, Aguero, Laporte, Sane, Bernardo, Mendy, Fernandinho (c), Mahrez, Foden
Subs: Ederson, Kompany, Gundogan, Otamendi, Jesus, Diaz, Gomes
