Manchester City's poor recent form can largely be attributed to defensive problems, compelling the team to consider prioritizing the addition of a new defender over a midfielder to remain competitive.
The absence of reliable defenders like John Stones and Nathan Ake forces Pep Guardiola to reconsider his January transfer strategy, focusing on enhancing the defensive lineup instead of adding midfield depth.
With Rico Lewis suspended and several defenders injured, Manchester City is left with a glaring vulnerability in defense before facing Manchester United, managing only three fit senior defenders.
City's lack of defensive depth mirrors the issues faced in the 2019/20 season, which ultimately led to not winning the league, emphasizing the need for strategic reinforcements.
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