"De Bruyne Boost: Man City vs. Feyenoord Lineups, Team News, and Injury Updates"

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are on the brink of a crisis, having suffered five consecutive defeats across all competitions. The Premier League champions' woes continued with a shocking 4-0 home loss to Tottenham last weekend. As they prepare to host Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League, Guardiola is under pressure to turn things around.

A morale-boosting victory against the Dutch outfit would be a welcome relief for City, especially with a crucial trip to EPL leaders Liverpool looming this weekend. However, Feyenoord are no pushovers, having accumulated six points from four Champions League games, just one shy of City's tally.

Kevin De Bruyne is set to make his first start since September, following a hamstring injury. The Belgian midfielder's return could be the catalyst for City's resurgence. However, Guardiola has confirmed that there is no update on De Bruyne's contract extension beyond the end of the season.

With John Stones set to be rested, Nathan Ake is expected to start alongside Manuel Akanji and Ruben Gvardiol in defense. However, City will be without Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Dias, and Jeremy Doku due to injuries.

Feyenoord will be without Chris-Kevin Nadje, who serves a one-game ban following a red card against RB Salzburg. However, Antoni Milambo, who has scored three UCL goals this season, will lead the charge alongside Slovakia international David Hancko.

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK) — Walker, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol — Lewis, Silva — Foden, De Bruyne, Grealish — Haaland.

Feyenoord (4-5-1): Wellenreuther (GK) — Read, Trauner, Hancko, Smal — Nieuwkoop, Hwang, Milambo, Zerrouki, Paixao — Carranza.

Will Manchester City's stars align against Feyenoord, or will the Dutch underdogs pull off a stunning upset?

Prediction: Over 3.5 goals