With Manchester City's countless left-back problems, Pep Guardiola has had to conjure up various temporary replacements. 

From Fabian Delph to Joao Cancelo, a host of talented footballers have tried to master the inverted full-back position made popular by the Catalan manager since his arrival in Manchester. 

However, it's Oleksandr Zinchenko who has taken on the role to the fullest. Naturally a central midfielder, the Ukrainian has been converted to a left-back in the past few seasons.

Speaking with Kevin De Bruyne on City's newest YouTube video, Zinchenko has admitted - despite some brilliant performances in the back-line - he's 'not that fast' and 'prefers to play in the middle'.

Also in that video, he recalls a hilarious anecdote about his Manchester City debut, where he was taught quite a lesson by some footballing legends. 

“I think it was my first game for Manchester City away against Bayern Munich, friendly game in pre-season. I was playing in the middle against Phillip Lahm and Xabi Alonso," the 24-year-old began.

"I didn’t even touch the ball. Maybe in 45 minutes, twice; once from kick-off, and the other maybe a throw-in or something. Finished.”

I think all football fans can sympathise with Zinchenko there. He wasn't the only one that particular duo dominated in their glittering football careers.

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