AFC Bournemouth resume competitive fixtures this weekend with the club’s Premier League campaign beginning at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City on Sunday.
Uncertainty surrounds the lineup for the trip to Manchester, with six squad members anticipated to rejoin training during the week following injuries or suspensions.
Whether any of those individuals will be match-ready remains uncertain.
Between the posts, Djordje Petrovic is expected to start, having established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper.
The defensive unit appears largely decided.
At right-back, Adam Smith is projected to begin the match, with Junalu’s involvement still being managed after picking up a knock.
Centre-back pairing James Hill and summer acquisition Antonio Silva are set to start alongside each other, while Adrien Truffert occupies the left-back position.
Midfield options include the return of Alex Scott, who missed the friendly against Mainz through suspension.
Marcus Tavernier is pencilled in on the left flank, with Rayan operating on the opposite side.
Up front, Evanilson leads the attack with Justin Kluivert occupying the supporting position behind and beside the Brazilian forward.
The predicted starting eleven reads: Petrovic; Truffert, Silva, Hill, Smith; Cook, Scott; Tavernier, Kluivert, Rayan; Evanilson.