Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho says he's been happy to play at the back this season.

Fernandinho says he was happy to adapt in order to help out the team.

"Pep Guardiola came to me and talked to me about moving into this position - I have played a few games there before," he said.

"During this season we have had so many problems with injuries and then he moved me to play as a centre-back.

"For me it was okay because the way we play most of the time I get the ball and most of the games we have the highest possession of the ball, and for me it was no problem.

"Of course it's a little bit different from playing as a midfielder but in the season I was adapting my game and I think I am settled now.

"Sometimes you have to sacrifice yourself for the good of the team and this is one of the sacrifices I have made for Manchester City. I hope we can be successful in the future.

"If I am playing as a centre-half or a defensive midfielder, for me the most important thing is to get the result and victory a the end. I am learning but I am enjoying this moment."