Man City may really have wasted £50m if Pep Guardiola keeps one player on the bench, it’s becoming a problem

Manchester City’s 4-3 defeat against Al-Hilal in the last-16 of the FIFA Club World Cup was a reminder that some of their frailties from last season still exist.

Bernardo Silva pinpointed Manchester City’s poor defending when they have to stop counter-attacks, a flaw in the side that was symptomatic of their leaky backline and midfield during the 2024/2025 campaign.

Perhaps Abdukodir Khusanov could help solve Manchester City’s defensive issues as he has the searing pace and athleticism…