It speaks volumes for Manchester City that they have been able to routinely overcome a previously unthinkable scenario while missing Kevin De Bruyne from their star-studded dressing room.
The sensational Belgium captain picked up an injury just 23 minutes into their latest Premier League title defence and there was a collective gasp when he made his way down the Turf Moor tunnel on the opening night.
Despite that setback, it has been business as usual for the treble-winners so far. Any side on the planet would miss De Bruyne and the unique attributes he provides.
However, even without the line-breaking forages and trademark assists, City have continued to do what they do best; win. ALSO READ: City get injury boost as 21 players train for RB Leipzig match ALSO READ: Every word from Guardiola's pre-RB Leipzig press conference There is nobody quite like De Bruyne available to Pep Guardiola right now, but results have proven he might well be replaceable after all.