Gary Neville thinks Manchester City will have to dip into the January transfer market to sign defensive cover if they are to challenge for European and domestic glory.
The Premier League champions are in the midst of a crisis at the back, with Aymeric Laporte and John Stones out through injury. As Vincent Kompany left the club at the end of last season, manager Pep Guardiola has been forced into using midfielder Fernandinho as emergency cover alongside Nicolas Otamendi.
City won their game at the weekend, 3-1 against Everton, but the Toffees' goal was a result of a defensive mix-up.