One of Manchester City’s expected defensive mainstays has left a positive impression on Pep Guardiola whilst operating in a ‘number 10’ role, according to new reports.Guardiola is certainly no

Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are not available for the opening game but Rodri and Phil Foden will travel with the squad. He confirmed Savinho is injured and will miss "a few weeks" while goalkeeper Ederson is "apparently" injured too.

Manchester City enter the new season in myriad unfamiliar ways. They are not going into the new campaign as defending champions after Liverpool emerged victorious last term and prevented Pep Guardiola’s side from winning five Premier League titles on the bounce.