By Andy Hampson, Press Association Sport
Published: 06:52 BST, 4 April 2019 | Updated: 06:54 BST, 4 April 2019
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Pep Guardiola has warned Benjamin Mendy there are no guarantees of a place in the Manchester City side for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Brighton.
Quadruple-chasing City will need to make a change at left-back for Saturday's clash at Wembley after Oleksandr Zinchenko limped off during Wednesday's 2-0 Premier League victory over relegation-threatened Cardiff.
The result took City back to the top of the table, a point above title rivals Liverpool with six games remaining.
Oleksandr Zinchenko suffered an injury during Manchester City's Wednesday win over Cardiff
The left-back is a doubt for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Brighton at Wembley
Zinchenko, who has established himself as first-choice left-back in the absences of Mendy and Fabian Delph this season, lasted just 19 minutes before succumbing to a hamstring injury.
Danilo switched from right-back to cover but Guardiola admits the Brazilian is not a natural in the position.
That raises the possibility of a recall for £49.1million man Mendy, who is now fully recovered from the knee injury that has kept him out for most of the last five months but appears out of favour.
The 24-year-old was the subject of disciplinary action earlier this season when he reported late for treatment after attending a high-profile
