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on other full-backs. Now we have the problem with Fabian and we’re going to see how we solve it. It’s not just for two games, it will be longer.

“In these situations, it depends on the mentality of the players if they can make a step forward. If can they play in positions that are not natural and the other guys help them.”

Guardiola also welcomed Fernandinho’s two-year contract extension – tying him to the Etihad until 2020 – in the same week Nicolas Otamendi agreed a deal to stay until 2022.”