There are numerous reasons for Pep Guardiola to field a youthful lineup in Manchester City's League Cup tie at Preston on Tuesday.
Injuries have ravaged the Sky Blues squad, games like this provide the perfect opportunity to blood youngsters and there are far tougher fixtures on the horizon. Guardiola simply must tinker with his team at Deepdale.
There are several fresh-faced candidates vying for a chance against North End and there is little doubt Pep will give some of them a shot. The only question is who the Catalan selects.
Here's a look at four starlets he should pick to play at Preston.