Meanwhile, Mancini insisted there were no ongoing problems with Craig Bellamy, despite reports earlier this week of a rift between the fiery Wales striker and the Italian.
“I continue to read that I have a problem with Craig Bellamy,” he said.
“This is false. I do not have any problems with him. If I did, he wouldn’t play.
“I respect him. He works very well and always gives 100%.”
Highlighted words suggest this is not a manager who takes any bullshit.
It also suggests that there is no problem, although this will probably be written off as media spin by some.
“I continue to read that I have a problem with Craig Bellamy,” he said.
“This is false. I do not have any problems with him. If I did, he wouldn’t play.
“I respect him. He works very well and always gives 100%.”
Highlighted words suggest this is not a manager who takes any bullshit.
It also suggests that there is no problem, although this will probably be written off as media spin by some.