Clearly, Roberto Mancini has sidelined Ivorian defender Kolo Touré for the current season. Touré, already discontent with his role as a substitute at Manchester City, faces further disappointment as he is not among the players qualified to participate in the Champions League group stage with the team.
Struggling at Manchester City, Touré finds himself excluded from the list of Mancunian players chosen for the Champions League group stage. Despite receiving interest from clubs like Lazio, Galatasaray, and others during the summer, the 31-year-old Ivorian defender is unlikely to secure a move away from England, especially with most transfer markets closed. However, it’s evident that Touré’s market value, with one year left on his contract with the Skyblues, will significantly decrease by the end of the season. Perhaps a silver lining for him is the inclusion of his younger brother, Yaya, in the squad.
Notably, Manchester City is placed in a challenging group for the Champions League, set to face Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Ajax Amsterdam.
