The centre-back completed both wins against Olympiakos and Burnley, as City secured progression to the Champions League Round of 16 and returned to winning ways in style in the Premier League with a 5-0 win against Burnley.
Guardiola expressed his satisfaction with the centre-back’s displays, adding he hopes to see the 26-year-old (and the rest of the squad) build on our recent form – individually and collectively.
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“He has played two games. In the previous season, it was difficult,” the Catalan boss admitted.
“Sometimes, it was my decision but mostly, it was down to injuries.
“It’s good. He was so concentrated and didn’t make mistakes. That’s what we want from the back four.
“If the opponents are good and make a good action, it’s not about this. Avoid mistakes and then the people upfront score goals.
“The ones who do this have the chance to play more games.”
Hear from Pep in part two of his post-match Burnley press conference in the video above...
