Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists Mario Balotelli has the respect of his teammates.

There were reports of a row with Yaya Toure in the dressing room but they were rubbished by Mancini.

Mancini said: "Yaya Toure - that is totally false.

"What happened with Kolarov on the pitch, that is a situation that can happen in difficult moments.

"It is not good but I can understand this situation can happen.

"After the game it was finished. I am not worried - it is important that after the game everything was okay."