the teenager, famed as much for his workrate and willingness to track back and help out defensively, is ready to mix it with Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, David Silva, Nolito, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kevin De Bruyne, Leroy Sane and Jesus Navas for a place in the City starting line-up. d to a young Lionel Messi by PochettinoSpeaking about the young talent before the game, Pochettino claimed he shared similarities with Messi – no pressure then. Short of full-blown crisis talks, it was designed to lift the gloom after the disastrous performance against Watford the previous day. but having been on the bench for the last two matches he now gets his first competitive appearance in the third round of the EFL Cup. Marc Atkins / Offside6Luke Shaw was publicly criticised by Jose Mourinho after 3-1 defeat at Watford. Why was it so late If it had been two hours before kick-off, we could have done something without it being brought to attention. Even a fourth successive defeat at Northampton in tonights? EFL Cup-tie will not alter the unshakeable boardroom belief in him. should be leaving City on a highGetty Images11Toure has featured just once this season under GuardiolaIts sad that it has come to this - but City have moved on. Toures Wembley winner against Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final in 2011 was a major statement on an emotional day for City. Seluk’s latest claims in this public spat has seen the bookies slash?the odds on the 33-year-old ever playing for Manchester City again to just 4/6.