Manchester City full-back Walker is likely to be matched up against the 23-year-old and is ready for the challenge.

The England right-back has not played since suffering a groin injury that subsequently required surgery in the derby against Manchester United.

Guardiola’s side are fighting for four trophies this season.

The Norwegian has scored 19 goals in just 12 appearances.

Walker is a regular in Gareth Southgate’s England squads.

Johnson still rates the right-back highly.

John Stones and Kyle Walker are out of Tuesday’s match away to Sevilla