Source: Daily_Mail
Emmanuel Adebayor swipe at Roberto Mancini during Real Madrid unveiling
Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised Roberto Mancini for losing faith in the player in the wake of the life-threatening experience he endured at the turn of 2010.[LNB]The on-loan Manchester City striker Adebayor was officially unveiled by Real Madrid, moving to Spain on a temporary deal but with the option to make the switch permanent. [LNB]The Togo international has rarely featured under Mancini this term and had slipped below Jo, Edin Dzeko and Mario Balotelli in the pecking order. [LNB] New start: Emmanuel Adebayor was unveiled at Real Madrid on Thursday afternoon[LNB]Juggling act: Adebayor has had to deal with plenty of physical and mental difficulties in the last 12 months[LNB]After a bright start to his career at Eastlands, the change of fortune began when Adebayor, as captain of his country, was subject to a terrifying bus hijack whilst on international duty during the African Cup of Nations.[LNB]When asked what went wrong for himunder Mancini at City, Adebayor said: 'I'm a footballer and what I needis to play football, to be out there on the pitch.[LNB]'What went wrong with Mancini andManchester City? I don't think there's a lot of things wrong. Right nowhe's lost confidence in me. He doesn't have any confidence in me anymore and he has decided to choose other players.[LNB]'So for me I'm very happy to be back again on the football pitch with Real Madrid and the chance to play football again.'[LNB]Adeabyor describes the move, where he will act as cover for Gonzalo Higuain, to the La Liga giants as a dream come true. [LNB]He added: 'My dream has come true tobe able to play football again at the highest level, especially withReal Madrid. After Arsenal, when I went to Man City, don't get mewrong, it's true that I had an up and down time, and I was nearly deadas well on the way to the African Nations Cup.[LNB]'Iwas a little bit traumatised by all those kinds if things and it was avery difficult moment for me and today all those kinds of things arebehind me.[LNB]'2010 started very badly for me, but 2011 started very well by signing a contract with Real Madrid.[LNB]'Hopefully there's a lot of goodcoming my way, so I have to praise God that I'm still alive and I getthe chance to wear the white shirt of Real Madrid.[LNB]'I'mvery honoured and very, very happy to join this club. And for all thathas happened over the last six months today I'm more comfortable, morerelieved and I'm very happy.'[LNB] Needs a hug: Adebayor was upset Mancini lost faith in him[LNB]Madridwere forced to enter the transfer market when Higuain was recentlyruled out for up to four months after undergoing back surgery, leavingcoach Jose Mourinho with Karim Benzema as his only senior striker.[LNB]WithHiguain absent for a significant period and Benzema struggling toimpress, Adebayor has the chance to push his claims for a permanentswitch to Madrid over the next few months.[LNB]Fit as a fiddle: Adebayor hopes the switch will help him rediscover his best form[LNB] However, the former Arsenal forward, who scored 19 goals in 43 games for City, is not looking too far ahead.[LNB]He said: 'At the moment I'm here for six months and I'm very honoured, and happy and grateful to wear Real Madrid shirt. The most important thing for me is to enjoy myself here and everybody is making me feel at home. I'm going to talk to the boss (Mourinho) to see how I can help the team win things.[LNB]Trauma: The Togo national team came under attack from terrorists during the Cup of Nations[LNB]'I'm a player who loves challenges, and who came here to achieve a lot of things. It's not going to be easy but I'm here to help the team achieve things.'[LNB]He added: 'I'm here to learn. Players never stop learning. I will learn and from then I will have to improve my game. I have to score goals, I have to create goals, I have to make things happen.[LNB]'I have to pay back all the people who have confidence in me by playing well on the pitch. Football isn't just about scoring goals - it's about attitude and what you can achieve and how you can help your team win games.' [LNB] Adebayor the Real deal as Man City starts life with giants Real MadridClobbered! Angry boss Mancini hits Manchester City's fight club with finesAre you for Real, Karim? Madrid flop Benzema tells Villa to make their moveMourinho issues come-and-get-me plea to City, United and ChelseaAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Edin Dzeko, Roberto Mancini, Emmanuel Adebayor, Karim Benzema, Jose Mourinho Places: Madrid, Spain
