Fernandinho won praise after Manchester City's 4-0 defeat of Brighton.
Pep Guardiola hailed the adaptability of Fernandinho after the Brazilian helped step into the breach in City's central defence with aplomb in our 4-0 Premier League win over Brighton.
The Brazilian was pressed into defence after Aymeric Laporte was stretchered off late in the first half with a worrying-looking knee injury.
He's a holding midfielder and everyone knows that. Me included," City's manager said in his post-match press conference.
But I think he has the conditions to play at centre-back
He's intelligent, he's fast, he's strong and he can head the ball.
He can see what's happening in front of him. He can play in both positions."
