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Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry backs Roberto Mancini’s rotation policy
England international accepts need to rest players
28 Jul 2010 12:08:00
By Danny Hart
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has said he is happy to fight to keep his place in the starting line-up this season.
The 29-year-old England international cemented his place in City's first-team last season - his first at the club following his transfer from Aston Villa - but could find it difficult to retain his position in the starting XI following the arrival of Yaya Toure.
With Toure now on the books at Eastlands, Barry is battling with the former Barcelona star, Nigel de Jong, Vincent Kompany, Patrick Vieira and Stephen Ireland to start in central midfield.
City boss Roberto Mancini plans to use a squad rotation policy this season and Barry admits that although players want to play in every game, it will benefit them in the long-term if they go far in cup competitions.
He told The Manchester Evening News: “Nobody wants to be rested, but deep down, you know it’s part of the game now.
“There will be so many games this season, with the Europa League to think about as well. If you do well in every competition, you could be getting up to 60 or 70 games. The manager will look at players and realise when there’s a need for anyone to be rested.”
The 29-year-old England international cemented his place in City's first-team last season - his first at the club following his transfer from Aston Villa - but could find it difficult to retain his position in the starting XI following the arrival of Yaya Toure.
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With Toure now on the books at Eastlands, Barry is battling with the former Barcelona star, Nigel de Jong, Vincent Kompany, Patrick Vieira and Stephen Ireland to start in central midfield.
City boss Roberto Mancini plans to use a squad rotation policy this season and Barry admits that although players want to play in every game, it will benefit them in the long-term if they go far in cup competitions.
He told The Manchester Evening News: “Nobody wants to be rested, but deep down, you know it’s part of the game now.
“There will be so many games this season, with the Europa League to think about as well. If you do well in every competition, you could be getting up to 60 or 70 games. The manager will look at players and realise when there’s a need for anyone to be rested.”
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