Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he's reluctant to play Raheem Sterling centrally in the absence of Sergio Aguero.
Ferran Torres has deputised through the middle with Aguero and Gabriel Jesus both out.
Guardiola revealed that he prefers Sterling out wide when teams defend deep, as City often encounter.
"Raheem can play there when the opponents defend a lot of space in behind," Guardiola said. "Teams who press and push you.
"When teams settle in the box for 90 minutes he's better playing in the sides. We're happy with Ferran, we have another alternative."
