David Hancko provides a unique combination of enthusiasm and cleverness, having played as both a centre-back and a full-back. Guardiola has placed growing importance on physicality alongside finesse in his defenders. With Manchester City dealing with an injury crisis in their backline, the reigning champions are urgently seeking defensive reinforcements. Hancko, who is currently with Feyenoord, is viewed as a potential target for City to address their defensive weaknesses. The club's recent difficulties have led Guardiola to contemplate entering the January transfer market, even though he usually avoids mid-season signings.