„Manchester City“ strategist Manuel Pellegrini admits that the performance of last season's leader Yaya Toure is not pleasing him this season.
The 31-year-old representative of Ivory Coast is often criticized for his instability. He especially faced a lot of criticism after last week's defeat to „Manchester United“.
„I don't think he is happy with his performances this year. Neither am I. However, we must support him and help him regain his usual form,“ Pellegrini said.
„Yaya needs support. He is a very important part of our team and I will support him until the end of the season.“
„He doesn't need a break. He is not the same player as he was last season, for many reasons, but he still remains important to us.“
„When the team doesn't show good results, it is very easy to single out one player. However, remember in January when the fans said we are a one-man team. That man was Yaya.“
„In some phases of the game he performs poorly, but in others - he plays excellent. He will continue to play this season.“
