‘Already Mastered It’ ‘Not Been Tested Enough Yet’ City Fans On Twitter Debate Guardiola’s Solution To Centre Back Crisis

Fernandinho played only his second game of the season for Manchester City against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night. As expected, manager Pep Guardiola selected him as a makeshift centre-back as the Citizens sought to find a solution for their defensive crisis.

The Brazilian did pretty well, all things being considered, as he helped his side keep a clean sheet in a 3-0 win. Some fans on Twitter believe the 34-year-old was excellent:

While others believe he has yet to be put under any real pressure:

City face Watford tomorrow and you wouldn’t expect Fernandinho to be tested too much, especially at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola’s side don’t actually play a “big six” team again until mid-November when they face Liverpool so while John Stones’ injury isn’t ideal, it could be argued that it has come at a time when they can afford to have him missing.

Whether his replacement is up to the task even against less challenging opposition, though, it remains to be seen.

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