Mancini backs struggling Robinho

Published : 16 Jan 2010 23:17:03

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insisted Robinho still has a future at the club after he was humiliatingly substituted at Everton on Saturday.The Brazilian international replaced the injured Roque Santa Cruz after nine minutes - but was himself substituted on the hour by Shaun Wright-Phillips. "Is it the end of the line for Robinho? No. He is a good player," said Mancini, after City's 2-0 defeat. "Like everyone in the squad, he needs to work hard and play well." Mancini added: "I had .... read more