Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini tells Wayne Bridge to make World Cup U-turn

Roberto Mancini still hopes Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge changes his mind about not going to the World Cup as he believes England can win the tournament.Full-back Bridge decided to opt out after John Terry's alleged affair with his former girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.However England manager Fabio Capello said on Friday that he has kept the door open for Bridge, who is expected to be sidelined for a month following a hernia operation. Making his point: Fabio Capello wants Bridge in South AfrciaMancini intends to talk to Bridge once he returns to training about the importance of taking the chance, if it arises, of going to South Africa.Mancini said: 'It is always important for a player to play in the World Cup, because you can only play in it once or twice in your life.'I hope for Wayne and England he changes his mind. If you have a chance of playing for England, they can win the World Cup.'So for a player it is important to play in this World Cup. The England team have a big chance and I hope Wayne will change his mind.'I think he will be ready for the last five games of the season. In the next month maybe he can change his situation.'When Wayne returns to training I will speak with him and hope he will play in the tournament.' Under-fire Terry hits back: Chelsea's bad form has nothing to do with meFulham v MAN CITY: Wayne Bridge faces spell on sidelines with Javier Garrido set to startCity stars standing behind Mancini. as boss leads them in Sport Relief walkEXCLUSIVE: How Everton's Leighton Baines earned his seat at the top tableVIDEO: Chelsea defender John Terry hoaxed (nearly) into Bridge apologyAnother day of partying for Wayne Bridge as he really lets his hair down in MiamiMANCHESTER CITY FC

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