'I need players' say Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester derby

Pep Guardiola has injury problems to contend with (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola is mulling over how best to cope with Manchester City’s defensive problems for Sunday’s derby at the Etihad.

Guardiola expects to have only three available defenders in Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, with Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and John Stones injured and Rico Lewis suspended following his red card in last weekend’s draw with Crystal Palace.