Back to normal: Robinho up to old tricks on return to Manchester City training

26 January 2009 21:51
Any chance of getting a kick, boss? Robinho takes a breather as manager Mark Hughes oversees training   More... Robinho, Elano and Anderson named in Brazil squad for London clash Look who's back Robinho on a collision course with furious Hughes after Manchester return MANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB The serious business had already been taken care of, with Hughes summoning his£34million record signing to an early-morning discussion over his disappearance from City’s training camp in Tenerife. Hughes implemented a fine of two weeks’ wages, as expected, but accepted an apology from his contrite former Real Madrid star. I've still got it, you know:The Brazil star effortlessly balances the ball on his neck ‘Robinho is happy to be among his teammates again and relieved that everything is back to normal,’ said a friend. ‘The message from everyone seemed to be: “Just get back to what you do best against Newcastle on Wednesday.” He appreciated that and really enjoyed his day.’ Check out my Samba moves: Robinho's dancing brings a laugh from Elano Robinho, who was 25 on Sunday, wasted no time shaking off any jet lag as he balanced the ball on his back, juggled it from one petrol blue-booted foot to another and had team-mates doubled up with his samba dancing and infectious laugh. His mood was no doubt helped by word from Brazil coach Dunga that he had been included, along with City teammate Elano, in a 22-man squad for the February 10 meeting with Italy at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. AC Milan’s former Barcelona favourite Ronaldinho is also selected after missing the last two games, as is Manchester United midfielder Anderson. But Robinho’s high spirits, ahead of tomorrow’s game against Newcastle, suggests he is determined to establish himself as main man for both club and country. Meanwhile, 21-year-old Switzerland midfielder Gelson Fernandes has admitted he may have to leave City if he cannot nail down a regular starting place.   More... Robinho, Elano and Anderson named in Brazil squad for London clash Look who's back Robinho on a collision course with furious Hughes after Manchester return MANCHESTER CITY FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB  

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