"Fast forward to the first Manchester derby of the season, which takes place Sunday, and Guardiola is weighing whether Gianluigi Donnarumma will make his debut at the Etihad Stadium. Amorim has opted for his No. 2 from last season, Altay Bayindir, to play ahead of deadline-day signing Senne Lammens from Antwerp. Bayindir is preferred, according to Amorim, because he has more experience."
"Donnarumma, if selected, is unlikely to face a more pressure-packed moment in his City career than making his first Premier League appearance against United. His resume is not in doubt after a decade at the highest level with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. There is a debate about whether the Italian is good enough with the ball at his feet to fit into Guardiola's system."
"For most of the summer, André Onana thought he would remain the starter. He accepted Amorim's decision to leave him out of United's first game against Arsenal after missing most of the preseason because of a hamstring injury. Onana was surprised that he didn't return for the next game against Fulham -- particularly after Bayindir made a costly mistake in the 1-0 loss to Arsenal."
Manchester managers previously said they were content with their goalkeepers but decisions have changed ahead of the derby. Guardiola is considering whether Gianluigi Donnarumma will make his Etihad debut. Amorim has selected Altay Bayindir ahead of deadline-day signing Senne Lammens, citing Bayindir's greater experience. There is debate about Donnarumma's ability with the ball at his feet to suit Guardiola's system despite a decade at AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. United have exhibited mixed messaging around selection, with André Onana expecting to start after missing preseason with a hamstring but then being omitted and later making errors in the Carabao Cup.
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