Putting Pep& #39;s defensive acquisitions in context

2017/18: City had 0 fullbacks. Zero.

Zaba, Clichy, Sagna, Kolarov, all in their early-mid 30s, left the club.

City had to sign full backs - Walker, Mendy, Danilo

City also only had 2 fit, first team CBs - Stones, Otamendi

So in comes Laporte. Once Kompany regained fitness, that near enough gave City cover in every area.

Now since 2017/18, ie. The last three seasons, Mendy, Laporte and Stones have missed, combined, 181 games

ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY ONE

That& #39;s 3 full seasons with 31 games spare

What is Pep meant to do in this scenario.

Play Sterling and Claudio Bravo as full backs?

He inherited the oldest average squad in Europe& #39;s Top 5

There isn& #39;t a manager in the world that could "make do" with 0 fullbacks and two centrebacks

Claim otherwise and you& #39;re a liar.

Yeah £400 million is a lot. Not saying it isn& #39;t. But every club in top level football will go out and get the players when they absolutely have to.

And City absolutely have had to.

And City will always pay over the odds because a) They& #39;re a premier League club b) They& #39;re City