Three of the four goals City have conceded against Ipswich Town and Aston Villa have come via mistakes from Marc Guehi. That is the sort of statistic that tends to follow a defender around.
Enzo Maresca has paired Guehi with Ruben Dias at the heart of the defence to start the season. The England international's lapses have given the manager something to think about, even at this early stage.
Abdukodir Khusanov has spent the majority of the campaign at right-back. The Uzbekistan international has been serviceable in the role, but it isn't his natural position. Matheus Nunes' recent injury forced Khusanov into that spot, and he has filled in without complaint.
Nico O'Reilly has been suffering from a back injury, which leaves Maresca with limited options. The temptation to move Khusanov into the centre and restore a more familiar balance is obvious.
Guehi's errors have been costly, and the numbers don't lie. Three of four goals conceded from his mistakes is a trend that needs addressing. Whether Maresca acts now or persists with the Dias-Guehi partnership remains to be seen, but the pressure is building.
Khusanov's versatility has been useful, yet his best position is clearly in the middle. With Nunes injured and O'Reilly struggling, the manager's hand may be forced. A clever selection decision could solve two problems at once: shoring up the defence and getting Khusanov back where he belongs.