Assange and RT, an English-language international satellite news channel, would not release the guest lineup in advance, but hinted that the first interview would be controversial.
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which replaces the lackluster Liberty in the lineup, makes its debut at the New York International Auto Show in late March, but the design is already stirring up controversy.
Guardiola has the option of restoring Pique to his starting lineup to combat Drogba's strength, having sprung a surprise by leaving the Spain international out of both the first leg and the game against Madrid.