Toure fit for Kiev game, says Pellegrini

MANCHESTER: Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is fit to face Dynamo Kiev in Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second-leg clash at the Etihad Stadium after missing Saturday’s 0-0 Premier League draw with Norwich City.

City are in prime position to reach the quarter-finals for the first time after winning the first leg in Kiev 3-1, but manager Manuel Pellegrini warned his side not to falter against opponents who have never won a game on English soil.

“Yaya is fit to play tomorrow. He has no problems,” the Chilean told reporters on Monday.

City’s season has been marred by inconsistency as exemplified by their failure to beat a Norwich side sitting 14 places below them in the standings.

“The most important thing is to know we have not yet qualified. We play against a team who know how to play this type of game,” Pellegrini added.

“We’re not going to play with the score we got in Kiev and we’re just going to say it’s 0-0 and we will try to win the game.