Midfielder Fernando insists Manchester City's failure to get past Huddersfield on Saturday had nothing to do with the changes made to the side.
City must replay their FA Cup fifth-round tie against the Championship outfit after being held to a goalless draw at the John Smith's Stadium.
With Tuesday's Champions League clash against Monaco in mind, manager Pep Guardiola made eight changes for the game, but Fernando dismissed that as a factor to give credit to the hosts.
"I don't think that influenced us. We train every day and we listen to what our manager says, it didn't affect us," he said.