City defender first to be axed by Guardiola

 

Eliaquim Mangala is set to become one of the first players sold when Pep Guardiola replaces Manuel Pellegrini as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, according to The Times.

 

Mangala, 25, has failed to adapt to the rigours of the Premier League since making the staggering £32m switch from Porto in August 2014 and has looked vulnerable in every appearance he has made since his debut against Chelsea.

 

The France international has looked particularly unconvincing in recent displays and Guardiola has already instructed the City board to begin the process of finding him a new home, with the club already accepting they are set to make a massive loss on the defender.

 

City defender first to be axed by Guardiola

 

No outfielder has made more errors that have directly led to a goal for City in the Premier League since the start of last season than Mangala (4).

 

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