MUCH has been made of the embarrassment of riches at Mark Hughes’ disposal, particularly in attacking positions. The return to fitness of Robinho will certainly give his manager food for thought, but maybe not in the way that had been hoped. With City currently flying high, having lost only once so far this season, the Brazilian’s place in the team is far from guaranteed; and this is where the problems begin.
Players of Robinho’s calibre don’t like being left out; they are selfish, and fail to see the bigger picture. With Craig Bellamy and Emmanuel Adebayor virtual shoe-ins, even Carlos Tevez has had to put up with being played in a deeper-lying role, and the Argentinian, it must be said, offers far more than Robinho in terms of work-rate.
Hughes has managed to keep the big egos at the club in check thus far, but the situation has been made easier with players missing through injuries or suspensions at various times. The acid test, many argued, would come when everybody was fit and available. That time, it seems, is now.
Players of Robinho’s calibre don’t like being left out; they are selfish, and fail to see the bigger picture. With Craig Bellamy and Emmanuel Adebayor virtual shoe-ins, even Carlos Tevez has had to put up with being played in a deeper-lying role, and the Argentinian, it must be said, offers far more than Robinho in terms of work-rate.
Hughes has managed to keep the big egos at the club in check thus far, but the situation has been made easier with players missing through injuries or suspensions at various times. The acid test, many argued, would come when everybody was fit and available. That time, it seems, is now.
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