Midfielder Alexander Zinchenko will remain in Manchester City at least until the end of the season.

Alexander Zinchenko last season was rented to PSV, after which he returned to Man City. The Ukrainian could leave for Napoli, but decided to stay in the camp of "citizens".

"Zinchenko works very well in training, so he was included in the application for a game with Huddersfield," - said Guardiola.

"Alexander could play against Shakhtar, but this will not happen because of the rules of UEFA (Zinchenko was not declared on the Champions League. Last season we were left without Yaya Toure, in this - without Zinchenko. We have a lot of players in the club, so someone had to stay out of the application ".

"Zinchenko - attacking midfielder, who is also able to close the position of the winger or the defender. Against Wolverhampton, he played very well on the left in the defense of ".

"Alexander - a talented football player, it can be seen now. His game, what decisions he makes - everything is perfect. I hope in the future he will help us. Zinchenko will stay with us for the whole season and I feel that we will use it ".

In the current campaign Zinchenko held for Man City 1 match in the League Cup against Wolverhampton.