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Yaya Toure Says Manchester City 'Have to Get a Defender' in January

Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has called on the club to sign a defender in January.

City, who have used midfielder Fernandinho at centre-back throughout the season with Aymeric Laporte injured, were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool on Sunday.

Toure wants to see City bring another defender in so Fernandinho can revert to his normal position:

Sky Sports News

"In January they have to get a defender. It is not too late." Man City legend @YayaToure believes Pep Guardiola could go big in the January transfer window. More: https://t.