Come out in support of the player

Should Manuel Pellegrini make a point of saying just how vital Yaya Toure is to his side during a press conference, it might go a long way to getting that good will between the club and the player back.

Toure is someone who will try his hardest when he feels it is warranted and no matter how misguided this is, public support from City’s manager and board could well see this idea restored in the player’s head.