'First Class' '5 Star Service With Those Crosses' Fans React After Watching Man City Ace's First Champions League Start

BACK David Tully Oct 21st 2026 Man City winger Allan played the full 90 minutes against AEK Athens on Tuesday evening. It was only the second time that the summer signing has been handed a start by head coach Enzo Maresca this season, after previously making the eleven for the Carabao Cup third-round tie against Norwich City last month.

I didn't know it'd be so difficult to adapt; with the language, the cold, everything else. But we have to be strong and adapt as quickly as possible.

Allan does appear to be adapting quite well based on his first few performances for City. Semenyo's injury could hand him more Man City appearances Maresca hasconfirmedthat Antoine Semenyo will be sidelined with a knee injury for up to two months.

The Ghanaian international hobbled off during the 3-2 win over Ipswich Town last weekend. He could miss as many as 14 matches (including ther AEK Athens fixture), and Allan could be one of the main beneficiaries, considering the position he plays.

The forward still has plenty to prove in a City shirt, but based on his first couple of starts for the club in the Carabao Cup and Champions League, Maresca should have no qualms about selecting him in the Premier League over the coming days and weeks. Want more news on Man City?

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