Manchester City have been told that “two left-footed central defenders never seem to work”, with Micah Richards looking forward to seeing how £40 million ($53m) signing Nathan Ake handles added pressure at the Etihad Stadium.
Defensive additions were considered to be a must for Pep Guardiola in the summer transfer window.
He moved quickly to get one deal over the line, with versatile Dutchman Ake snapped up in the wake of Bournemouth’s relegation out of the Premier League.
Editors' Picks
The 25-year-old is a Netherlands international and proven Premier League performer, with a spell taken in at Chelsea before moving to the Vitality Stadium, and should have no problem adapting to new surroundings.