“Yeah it’s a little bit surprising but on the other hand, Otamendi’s quite physical and especially in these kinds of games you need physicality.
“Now that [Ashley] Barnes isn’t playing it gives them a little bit more of a relief, especially with Rodri sitting in front of the defence, given them that extra safety net as they say, and Bernardo Silva back in who is very important for them.
“Yeah I think I can see [why Guardiola is sticking with Fernandinho in defence].
“He relies on Fernandinho just because of his character and because of his skills.