Source: SKY_Sports
Hughes - Jo has City future
Mark Hughes expects Jo to play a key role for Manchester City next season after going out on loan to Everton.[LNB] The Brazilian joined City from CSKA Moscow in a big-money move last summer but he found it difficult to adjust to the demands of English football.[LNB]He was not able to hold onto a regular starting role and, with competition for places up front increasing in January following the arrival of Craig Bellamy, Hughes decided to let him link up with Everton.[LNB]Jo has found some form with the Toffees and Hughes is confident he can forge a successful career in the Premier League.[LNB]The City boss is looking forward to working with Jo again after he has gained experience and improved certain aspects of his game.[LNB]Intense"The reason I allowed him to go was that I felt he wasn't going to get a chance to play here this season," Hughes explained.[LNB]"What the lad needs is Premier League football. I expect him to get better and develop in terms of what is required to play in the Premier League.[LNB]"It is much more physical and intense than he is used to and I think that probably took him aback. He struggled to cope with it.[LNB]"Most attack-minded players find it hard to come to the Premier League and hit the ground running. Andrey Arshavin is the same at Arsenal.[LNB]"The Premier League is just so much more intense than anywhere else."[LNB]
