It might be a new season but Manchester City are suffering the same defensive worries they endured last season.
Kyle Walker had to play centre-back alongside Ruben Dias in the 3-3 draw with Barcelona in Thursday’s friendly with Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte injured. John Stones eventually came off the bench in the second half as Pep Guardiola tried to save energy ahead of Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The City boss will have been annoyed by the knock picked up by Kalvin Phillips. Although the setback is not serious, the England star may not be ready in time for the weekend.
