Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said not playing Eric Garcia 'breaks my heart'.

The 20-year-old, who is set to join Barcelona this summer, has made only three Premier League appearances this season.

Asked about the centre-back's situation, Guardiola said: "Eric Garcia is like a son. He was a guy last season that after lockdown was our best central defender. He never made a mistake and played in the quarter-final of the Champions League.

"He's going to play in Barcelona and that is not an average player - he is a top player. He was not selected in the last two games and it broke my heart.

"That is why it is difficult for all the managers when you have a squad. You cannot imagine what it means."