Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that John Stones could start against Aston Villa.
The defender is coming through a fitness test to see if he is ready to play in midweek.
The Citizens will have to do without Rodri and Jack Grealish, who are both suspended.
John can play there, yeah," said Guardiola of where Rodri plays in midfield.
[Manuel] Akanji as well, and [Nathan] Ake.
We don't deny Rodri's importance, but he's suspended, like Jack.
We'll find the best solution to compete against VIlla."
Yeah there is a chance," he added on Kalvin Phillips playing.
Today I have to see training in the afternoon and see how the players are and feel. The decision will be made tomorrow.
(Kalvin's training has been) exceptional. I don't have any bad comments about him, as I've said many times.
As for Doku, again, we have training this afternoon. I will talk with the doctors and see after."