Mancini Angry With Belgium Coach

Started by Folami David, Mar 28, 2013, 06:32 PM

Folami David


Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has criticised Belgium counterpart Marc Wilmots for playing captain Vincent Kompany against Macedonia on Tuesday.
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Kompany, 26, has been out with a calf injury and the 1-0 World Cup qualifier win was his first game since January.
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Mancini said: "He didn't play for us for 60 days and then he went to play for the Belgium team.
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"I did not agree with this. I think sometimes some managers of national teams should understand the situation."
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The 48-year-old City manager added: "This player plays for the club. The club, every month, pay his salary."
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Mancini had hoped Kompany would make his return to competitive action against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday but admits he may not be ready.
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"I don't know if he is OK or not," said Mancini. "One week before the international break, he was not fit to play for us."
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The Italian will have striker Sergio Aguero back after the Argentina international missed City's last three games with a knee injury.
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"Sergio is OK," said Mancini. "I think he could be ready for Saturday."
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Mancini also denied speculation linking him and Yaya Toure with moves away from the Etihad.
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Mancini has been linked with a move to French side Monaco, while midfielder Toure was reported to be unhappy with delays over a new contract with the Premier League club.
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"They have a good manager and I stay here for a long time, like Yaya," said Mancini. "Yaya is one of the best players in the world and he will stay here for another three, four, five [years], I don't know. A long time."