Anelka row with Santini won’t affect City career, says Keegan

KEVIN KEEGAN has hit back at suggestions that Nicolas Anelka’s row with France coach Jacques Santini could signal a downturn in his Manchester City career.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2002 - 00:00
Simon Stone

The FA confirmed yesterday that Anelka would be free to face Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday following French calls for the 23-year-old to be banned.

Anelka refused to link up with Santini’s squad for last night’s friendly with Yugoslavia after receiving a weekend call-up to the injury-hit party.

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