Youngster’s minutes drop as Etihad reunion nears

Claudio Echeverri’s time at Bayer Leverkusen hasn’t gone quite to the Pep plan — just 82 minutes so far as he waits for more action. The 19‑year‑old faces his parent club on November 25, possibly playing fewer minutes than the post‑match interviews.

With January approaching, City could step in if his development stalls.