Fernandinho has told of the conversation that he had with Pep Guardiola over him changing position. Despite being hailed as one of the best holding role midfielders in the Premier League, the City star has spent most of this season at centre-back.
The move came about after City failed to sign a replacement for Vincent Kompany in the summer, and also lost Aymeric Laporte to injury in the opening weeks of the season.
But despite it not being his natural position, the Brazilian revealed that he had no hesitation in switching roles in a bid to try to help his side win more silverware. “Pep Guardiola came to me and talked to me about moving into this position - I have played there a few games before,” the three-time Premier League winner told
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