Pep Guardiola has jaw-droppingly claimed that one of his midfielders is 'not clever enough' to play there.
The Manchester City boss admitted that Matheus Nunes lacks the requisite 'composure' to play in the middle of the park, but thinks he has a future at right-back.
Whether intended so brutally or not, it is a damning indictment against a star who City signed for £53million in 2023 to play in central midfield.
Guardiola was speaking after City's 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, where Nunes once again filled in at right-back.