Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists one pot will lead to many
Roberto Mancini has reiterated his desire to end 35 years of hurt and deliver a trophy to Manchester City.[LNB]The Italian manager believes if they can succeed this season it will have a snowball effect.[LNB]City face Aston Villa on Wednesday in the FA Cup then Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie next week in Ukraine.[LNB] Desperate for a trophy: Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini[LNB]Mancini is fully aware of the history of the club and the fact they last won a major trophy on February 28, 1976 when Newcastle were defeated 2-1 in the League Cup final.[LNB]He said: 'We have a big chance of winning something. The next 20 days are very important because we play tomorrow against Aston Villa then the following week in the Europa League.[LNB]'We have two options. If we win one trophy it will lead to more trophies. This is important for our team.[LNB]'When I accepted this job I knew it was difficult but it is a big challenge and I believe we can win a trophy.'[LNB]City go into the the Villa game following a lacklustre 1-1 home draw with Fulham on Sunday.[LNB]Mancini believes his players are feeling the effects of a tough fixture schedule at home and abroad.However, he would not have it any other way.[LNB]He said: "It is better we have all these games because it means we are still involved in every competition. Everything is important for us.[LNB]But our problem is having players injured. When you play every three days you cannot work, only recover with perhaps a light session.[LNB] Blow: Damien Duff scores for Fulham against Manchester City on Sunday[LNB]'Is it difficult motivating the players? We are tired here (in our heads) because when you play every three days and use the same players it is very difficult. This is a big problem but only this.'[LNB]David Silva and Micah Richards could return to the side. Silva missed the draw with Fulham because of an ankle injury while Richards was absent with a calf problem.[LNB]However, Mancini will again be without Vincent Kompany (hip), Nigel de Jong (ankle), Adam Johnson (ankle) and goalkeeper Shay Given (shoulder).[LNB]Mancini believes Villa will pose a sterner test than they did in December when they lost 4-0 at Eastlands with Mario Balotelli scoring a hat-trick.[LNB]He feels they are beginning to pick up under the stewardship of French boss Gerard Houllier. [LNB]Mancini said: 'The last two or three weeks Villa have played better. But for us the FA Cup is important and we want to progress.'[LNB]Midfielder Michael Johnson could get a run-out in this fifth-round match after proving his fitness in the reserves after a terrible run of injuries.[LNB]Mancini added: 'He has played two or three games for the reserves and, although he is not ready for a full game, he could play maybe 20 minutes or half an hour.'[LNB] Spurs back in the market for ?15m Manchester City defender Richards We need to learn from top teams like Man United, admits City star Barry[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Vincent Kompany, Shay Given, Adam Johnson, Roberto Mancini, David Silva, Gerard Houllier, Mario Balotelli Places: Newcastle
