Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to start Manchester City's FA Cup tie at Peterborough United on Tuesday night.
Pep Guardiola praised the mental strength shown by the 25-year-old since Russia's full-scale invasion on his homeland, Ukraine, last week.
A teary Zinchenko remained an unused substitute during City's victory at Everton on Saturday but he will play a part against the Championship strugglers in the fifth round.
Man City's players had 'No War' messages on the front and back of their shirts prior to kick-off on Saturday
'It will be good for him to show why he is here and a magnificent player needs to play football,' Guardiola said.