But the Portuguese coach isn’t short of company in Manchester’s luxury Lowry Hotel. Just 15 minutes before kick-off at White Hart Lane, a seemingly fit Van Aanholt, 26, was told Jason Denayer was replacing him. The former Ivory Coast international last turned out for City in the second leg of their Champions League Qualifying match against Steaua Bucharest. The only one he played in was the second leg of the European qualifier against Steaua Bucharest when, frankly, it didnt really matter. Begiristain and Citys hierarchy knew Toures best days were behind him and planning was under way for life without him. CHELSEA have said fax but no fax to Real Madrids bizarre pursuit of Thibaut Courtois. Im not going to deny I want to play every single minute. ep Guardiola answers with exasperation at 'quadruple' questionPep Guardiola beats Jose Mourinho in battle of Manchester after City beat United 2-1Watch ALL the goals from the Premier League before anyone else for FREE plus all the latest news, fixtures and results and live match commentary all on the go with the new Sun Football App – click here to downloadThe Sun. me by Sunderland at the last minuteBut just 15 minutes before kick-off, a seemingly fit Van Aanholt, 26, was told Jason Denayer was replacing him. YAYA TOURE should go down in history as one of Manchester Citys greatest ever players.