Re: Dzeko Not Going To Greece
howfen blue said:
Been reporting on gmr that Dzeko hasn't travelled. If he's being "rested" it's a joke!!
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has named a strong squad for the Europa League match against Aris Salonika in Greece on Tuesday.
Leading scorer Carlos Tevez is included even though he has rarely featured in the competition this season, as is Mario Balotelli following a knee problem.
Midfielder Michael Johnson has received a boost after his injury problems by joining the group.
And Edin Dzeko was with the group that flew out to Greece despite reports he would miss the game.
However James Milner is ruled out of the first leg game after being injured in the 2-1 defeat by Manchester United and Nigel de Jong is absent because of an ankle problem. Take-off was delayed after Joleon Lescott forgot his passport.
Meanwhile, boss Roberto Mancini has told his players to stay positive in the wake of another painful derby defeat.
He said: “Now the title is very difficult, but it’s important we think positive. When you play a game like we did at Old Trafford, have control of the game, and have a chance to win but then lose, it is sometimes difficult.
“That is why it is important we do very well in the next game.
“I told the players to get their chins up because we played a fantastic game and the result was incredible."
Manchester City (from): Hart, Given, Taylor, Richards, Zabaleta, Boateng, K Toure, Kompany, Kolarov, Lescott, Wright-Phillips, Vieira, Y Toure, Silva, Barry, Tevez, Dzeko, Balotelli, Jo, M Johnson.
