Pep Guardiola says £27m Man City player has been so much better in training recently

Pep Guardiola has admitted that he has been very impressed with one member of his Manchester City squad in training ever since he lost his place in the starting XI.

Competition for places has increased this season at the Etihad Stadium after the Manchester club brought in seven new faces over the summer, with the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma on deadline day being the last addition.

The Italian has made an impressive start to life in Manchester, putting in three solid displays within the…