Nasri feels isolated

Samir Nasri has been left feeling 'isolated' at Manchester City in the wake of derby day criticism aimed in his direction.



Nasri was considered to be at fault for Manchester United's late winner at the Etihad Stadium on 9th December, with a Robin van Persie free-kick deflecting off the Frenchman and past Joe Hart.

City boss Roberto Mancini was openly critical of Nasri in the aftermath of the game, with it felt that the former Arsenal man could have done more to block the winning strike.

He was selected for a victory over Newcastle the following week, but is currently sidelined with a groin injury which looks set to keep him out until the New Year.

It remains to be seen whether Nasri will be drafted straight back into Mancini's plans when fully fit, with his representative revealing that the 25-year-old still feels hard done by.

Jean-Pierre Bernes said: "He's a bit isolated, internally, even though he is a solid man.

"I think that, effectively, he has feelings of inner suffering with regards to that incident (against United) because it was not fair.

"I think you have to be fair in life, you shouldn't be excessive."


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Nasri apologises for foul-mouthed rant

France midfielder Samir Nasri on Tuesday issued an apology for insulting a journalist after his team were knocked out of the Euro 2012 quarter-finals by Spain last Saturday.



"Too many untruths circulate at the moment. May the fans, and the children in particular, know that I regret sincerely that my words may have shocked," he said on his Twitter feed.



Nasri, who was a second-half substitute in France's 2-0 defeat by world and European champions Spain, passed waiting reporters without saying a word after the match.



"I love the France team, I love football and I have deep respect for the fans. For the rest, it's a personal matter between me and some journalists. I will explain myself in due time," Nasri added.

Nasri denies exit talk

Manchester City star Samir Nasri has laughed off speculation he could be leaving the club this summer in a part exchange deal.



The French international was reportedly being lined up as a makeweight along with Edin Dzeko in attempt by Roberto Mancini to prize Thomas Muller away from Bayern Munich.



However, Nasri insists there is absolutely no truth in the story and fully expects to be playing his football at the Etihad Stadium for years to come.



The midfielder struggled at times for consistency last season after joining the Premier League champions from Arsenal, although his form for France at Euro 2012 so far has been very impressive.



Nasri couldn't have asked for a better start to the tournament as he fired home his country's equaliser past City team-mate Joe Hart in the 1-1 draw in Donetsk, but he has still be left frustrated by these rumours about his future.



He said: "Yes of course [I will be in Manchester next season]. That is why I said something to L'Equipe because they wrote something that isn't true.



"I spoke with Brian Marwood and everyone and they want me to stay at the club for a long time in Manchester."