Pellegrini: Toure’s heart is in the club

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has no concerns about the form or commitment of key midfielder Yaya Toure.

The normally influential Ivorian has not been his usual formidable self in City’s early matches.

Toure, pictured, came in for particular criticism after Wednesday’s Champions League loss at Bayern Munich. The 31-year-old’s application, especially to defensive duties, and his body language were questioned after an ineffectual second-half display. Toure’s below-par performances this term come after a summer of unrest in which he voiced complaints about the club and speculation over his future surfaced. He also suffered a personal loss with the death of his brother. Pellegrini insists Toure’s heart is in the club.