Nolito ‘very happy’ with Guardiola’s rotation policy

Joe Williams

Manchester City forward Nolito says he is comfortable with Pep Guardiola’s rotation policy – but admits he would like to play in every game.

The Citizens have a wealth of attacking options at their disposal with Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane, Jesus Navas, Kelechi Iheanacho and David Silva all competing with the Spaniard for a starting berth.

Nolito arrived from Celta Vigo in the summer transfer window and has started seven Premier League matches this campaign for Guardiola’s side.

His boss has rarely kept the same starting XI together this campaign but Nolito – who played in City’s 1-1 draw with Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday – is content with being in and out the side.

“After more than a week without playing, I’m very happy to have started,” said Nolito.

“Although there wasn’t anything at stake in this game, it was still a Champions League game and everyone likes to play in this competition.

“I’m honestly very happy. I know that at City it’s difficult to play when you have great players.

“The coach is rotating the players and sometimes you play and others you don’t. From a selfish standpoint, of course I would like to play in every game.

“But in the end, all the Premier League and Champions League matches are demanding and the coach is doing well to rotate the squad.”