World Cup 2018: Top Manchester City players who could return as Champions

Modified May 31, 2018 09:37 GMT

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#1 Ederson, Fernandinho, Danilo and Gabriel Jesus- Brazil

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Manchester City have a proper contingent of Samba dancing Brazilians who are going to light up the World Cup in Russia. Ederson could very well be their first choice goalkeeper but there's AS Roma's Allison Becker giving him tough competitions.

Brazil could greatly benefit from Ederson's distribution skills which are immaculate, to say the least. Fernandinho has been one of City's most influential figures and his presence in defensive midfield has been invaluable as far as the Cityzens are concerned. He has been a proper destroyer and has been reliable when it comes to breaking up the oppositions' play.

Danilo might not feature for Brazil in Russia but there's little doubt that he is a worthy backup. Gabriel Jesus will be sharing striking duties with Roberto Firmino and the Brazilians and fans from across the world will be hoping to see more of the Alo Mae celebrations from the youngster.

Brazil are hot favourites to win the World Cup this term and with the likes of world beaters like Neymar, Coutinho and Marcelo in their team, I don't see why they wouldn't go the distance.

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