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Fernandinho

Pep'e midfield enforcer

Since the appointment of Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, one player has really stood out and that is Fernandinho. The Brazilian defensive midfielder doesn’t get the praise he deserves due to the wide array of attacking talent in the team, but take him out of the team and that team doesn’t function that well.

When Fernandinho got injured sometime in November, Manchester City lost two consecutive games and even almost gave Liverpool a clear run to the Premier League title. That’s how crucial he is to Pep’s team style of play as he breaks opposition’s game and build’s Manchester City’s play.

Pep will surely hope his man to remain fit for the remainder of the season as he chases leaders Liverpool who are currently top of the league. The likes of Gundogan have been tried in the holding role for City, but they haven’t thrived as much as the Brazilian. This City team usually looks compact and stable with Fernandinho in it.