Manchester City will have great difficulty finding a replacement for David Silva, admits Pep Guardiola.
The 34-year-old midfielder will leave the Etihad after their season is over, having spent 10 trophy-laden years with the club.
Guardiola hailed the four-time Premier League winner as a unique player and admitted it will be tough to find someone who shares his ability and competitiveness.
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"Signing anybody with his way of playing and his quality is very difficult, especially replacing his competitiveness, not only his quality," Guardiola told DAZN. "His quality is unique and special, his ability to move in confined spaces.