With Mateo Kovačić sidelined due to an Achilles injury, there's a strong chance Reijnders will line up alongside Rodri in central midfield.

City had 67.6% possession so many of Reijnders' touches came around the halfway line and in Wydad's half. He anchored the City midfield during the first hour before moving into a more advanced role when Rodri was introduced.

Manchester City have handed debuts to new signings Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders in their Club World Cup opener against Wydad.