Premier League 2019-20: 5 players Manchester City may need to replace

#2 Fernandinho

Fernandinho has reached peak maturity for the Cityzens.

Fernandinho has possibly been the most important player for the Cityzens especially since Guardiola turned up in 2015

The 32-year-old has been the understated glue that has held the team together. His tackling, marking, passing and intercepting abilities have helped the team snuff out many dangerous attacks by oppositions.

The arrival of Rodri in the summer and injuries to central defenders Laporte and Stones has seen the Brazilian international deputise as an emergency centre-back.

While he clearly has the knowledge to play this role, his lack of pace has left him exposed alongside an already unreliable Nicolas Otamendi. He was culpable in the 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers and cannot be relied on until the injured duo are back.

The time has come to let him go at end of season although there are rumours that he could extend for another term. Croatian youth prospect Ante Palavasera is one of the options the club currently has who could be a replacement.