Dunga Puts Manchester City On Blast
Dunga slams City in row over Robinho’s availability
Brazil international Robinho has ruled himself out of Saturday’s friendly against England in Doha as he continues his recovery following an ankle injury – but Dunga has slammed the Premier League club for the way they have handled the situation.
Dunga had some interesting quotes when talking about how Manchester City has handled Robinho being called up to the Brazilian National team.
“People need to know we are the five-times world champions. It is Brazil we are talking about. They have got to have respect for us.. They just can’t come to the team hotel and try and take the player away.
“There is a hierarchy here that needs to be respected. We brought Robinho here so the doctors can be near to him and they are famous for getting the players fit quickly.”
My first reaction was to snap my fingers and say that’s right. My second reaction was to applaud Dunga for playing the five time World Champions card. With respect to Manchester City, I can understand them trying to protect their investment but clubs have to know most players value wearing their National team colours. Robinho himself put it best by adding;
“My club pays me but I always want to be with the national team when they meet up and I don’t want a problem with my club or the national team.
“My obligation is to be here, and it’s supported by FIFA. The people who need to understand each other are the Brazil national team and the club, not the player. When I am with Brazil it is like being back at home and being with your family.”