Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told big money full-back signings they will be part of extensive rotation policy next season
City are one signing short of two top quality options at left and and right-back after the signing of Real Madrid defender Danilo and Monaco's Benjamin Mendy set for medical
Pep Guardiola plans to work with two sets of top quality full-backs as Manchester City plot win back the Premier League next season.
The City boss is expected to use his full-backs as the main source of width within his starting line up next season, so it makes perfect sense to have a pair of full backs of equal measure.
And SunSport understands all full-backs recruited this summer have been told they will be part of an extensive rotaion policy in the upcoming campaign.
There will be a huge workload for his wide defenders to get through - with an assault on the Premier League and Champions League the main priorities.
But there also two domestic cup competitions to consider, so fatigue will be a factor for his wide defenders.
Guardiola is into the next phase of his rebuilding job at the Etihad – the Spanish coach is reshaping his defence with the arrival of Kyle Walker from Tottenham.
Pep has completed his set of right-backs by adding Brazilian international Danilo from Real Madrid on a five-year deal this weekend.
Walker was well aware of Guardiola’s master plan before he joined the Etihad revolution - and was told he will be the first-choice on the right, but will be rotated at times.
That’s half the job done, now Pep and City’s Director of Football Txiki Bergiristain will focus on the left side of the back line ahead of the opening game of the season at Premier League new boys Brighton.
Danny Rose was the number one target on the left – but there was no way Spurs were prepared to part with both first choice full-backs after Walker's exit.
Monaco star Benjamin Mendy is next through the door and has reportedly flown out to Los Angeles for a medical after a £52million fee was agreed with the French champions.
Mendy will need a back up – with Gael Clichy released and Aleksander Kolarov set to join Roma, Guaridola has no recognised left-back and was forced to use Fernandinho in the loss to Manchester United in Houston.
Southampton’s Ryan Bertand was on their list and would have been second choice to Mendy.
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