Pep Guardiola indicated that Kyle Walker will have to be content with a place on the bench when Manchester City play with three at the back.
The Blues boss has recently been moving a full-back into midfield to play alongside Rodri to play in front of three central defenders.
John Stones performed the role to a high level in the 4-1 win over Liverpool, while youngster Rico Lewis has also been used there.
That has had a knock-on effect for Walker, who has started just two of the last six matches in all competitions for City with Lewis preferred for the Premier League game against Bournemouth and John Stones picked for the Crystal Palace, Leipzig and Liverpool games.
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