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3. Benjamin Mendy - 169
Benjamin Mendy was a significant asset under Pep Guardiola's command. The Spanish manager could easily boast about the availability of multiple talented wingbacks in the squad. Benjamin Mendy was one of the front-runners.
Unlike the others, the Frenchman's minutes weren't cut short by competitors, injuries, or any external factors. He lost his place due to disciplinary violations. On 26th August 2021, nearly two weeks after the season opener, Benjamin Mendy was charged with multiple accounts of sexual assault and rape.
Manchester City have thus suspended the player who is now out on bail, pending further trials. By the looks of it, the 169 minutes that he featured for the club this season is seemingly the last this season and maybe forever.
2. Liam Delap - 26
Liam Delap joined Manchester City's youth side from Derby County after creating quite an impression for himself. He was a known figure in England's youth outings. Liam Delap's fine performance in the 2020 U18 Premier League Cup final paved the way for him to be invited to the senior side.
He marked his first team debut on 24th September 2020 against AFC Bournemouth in the EFL Cup. It took Delap just 18 minutes to find the back of the net, thus earning the appreciation of his head coach.
Pep Guardiola urged Liam Delap to continue training with the first team. The 19-year-old was a hot property during the 2021 summer transfer window. Many clubs approached Manchester City with the intention of having Liam Delap as a loanee. However, City rejected the offer and granted him a fresh contract until 2026.
Even though the England international is not a regular in the squad, his future at the club is certain. As of now, he has played 26 minutes for Manchester City. All three of his appearances have come from the bench.
1. Scott Carson - 17
Scott Carson is one of the most senior players within the Manchester City squad. The 36-year-old has played for many clubs around England but spent brief stints at West Brom and Derby County. He joined Manchester City as a third-choice keeper in 2019.
Carson played his first Premier League game almost a decade just a year ago. On 9th March 2022, Pep Guardiola gave Scott Carson an opportunity to play for the team once again. With twenty minutes to spare in City's UCL - Round of 16 clash, Carson came in and ended the game without conceding a goal.
It was his first European appearance in 17 years.
