Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini faces a backlash from several of his senior players after he stripped Pablo Zabaleta of the captain’s armband whilst Vincent Kompany is injured, so that he could give the role to midfield-man Yaya Toure.
The Argentine right-back has been City’s vice-captain for the past two seasons and it is believed that the player’s all agreed to having him as Kompany’s replacement.
However, in a risky move, Pellegrini has now stripped Zabaleta of that role and has given it to Toure.
Despite the Ivorian being a commanding figure in the centre of midfield, it is believed that many players have been left frustrated at the decision to strip the right-back, who is considered one of the favourites in the dressing room.
As well as losing the captain’s armband, Zabaleta was also dropped for the game against Sunderland last weekend.
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
