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As reported by The Sun, Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy has no chance of featuring in the FA Cup final against Watford tomorrow after his knee problems continue to trouble him.

Who will play?

Luckily for Pep Guardiola, this is a common occurrence and the young Oleksandr Zinchenko will continue to line up at left-back in place of the crocked French international.

Mendy managed to make just 10 Premier League appearances this term due to fitness issues, although the 22-year-old Zinchenko has deputised admirably for him and put in some wonderful performances.

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The Ukrainian will most likely start tomorrow's showpiece event against the Hornets as a result of the former Monaco man's absence, where he will have to keep a close eye on the dangerous Gerard Deulofeu.

City should revise their summer transfer plans

It was recently reported by Sky Sports that the Cityzens would be placing their faith in Mendy and will not dip into the market for another left-back this summer.

Whilst that show of trust is commendable, is it naive from City?

The 24-year-old has managed just 17 league appearances in two seasons since signing in a £52m deal from Monaco, which simply isn't enough for a player brought in for such a sum.

Even when he is available, there are question marks over the full-back's professionalism. He has risked Guardiola's wrath by turning up late to physio sessions and going out partying in the early hours of the morning.

If Zinchenko were to suffer an injury, City would most likely turn to Fabian Delph to slot in at left-back, but he simply isn't good enough to play that role in Guardiola's system and doesn't offer anywhere near the dynamism of Kyle Walker on the other side.

Mendy just can't seem to stay fit, and the decision not to sign a new left-back should definitely be reconsidered after his latest bout of injury trouble.