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Mancini cools Bellamy spat stories

19 Feb 2010 - 12:52:55

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has denied newspaper stories suggesting he had a blazing row with volatile forward Craig Bellamy on Thursday.

The much-travelled Welshman was reported to have shouted at Mancini after refusing to train with one of his backroom staff members.

Mancini was then said to have told Bellamy, who is continuing his recovery from a knee injury, not to return to the club for three months.

However, speaking at a pre-match press conference, Mancini said: "Today Craig is here, working with the physio. It was the same yesterday.

"These things (an argument) can happen in a job. I don't have problems with Craig. I spoke with him in the office and read that I shouted at him. But I didn't. We just spoke face-to-face.

"He is having treatment at the training ground and, if the knee is okay, he will be available for Sunday."

The Citizens sit in fourth spot, just one point ahead of the Merseysiders, as the challenge for a Champions League spot gathers momentum.

Meanwhile, Bulgaria international winger Martin Petrov is likely to be on the sidelines for a month after picking up a knee injury.