The defensive line revealed a problem with insufficient height.
Actually, the two starting central defenders, Mangala and Kompany, are fine, one is 188CM and the other 190CM, both have the standard physique of Premier League central defenders.
But both of them are prone to injuries; if it's not you getting hurt, it's me. Throughout the season, they each only made just over 20 league appearances.
Pellegrini could only temporarily call upon the 35-year-old veteran Demichelis.
Demichelis's most suitable position is actually defensive midfield, yet this season in the Premier League, he appeared over 30 times in the center-back position, starting 28 times, making him undoubtedly Manchester City's main central defender, more than either Kompany or Mangala. It's simply laughable and lamentable.
However, this Argentinian veteran is only 184CM tall, and his physique is thin, under 80KG, and often suffers in physical confrontations in the Premier League.
