Pellegrini prepared to wait for Otamendi

Manuel Pellegrini has no concerns that Nicolas Otamendi will be unable to make his Manchester City debut on Saturday as he waits for work permit.

The Argentina international signed from Valencia on August 20 but has yet to receive clearance to begin his career in England, meaning he will again be absent when City face Watford.

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