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Yaya Toure ‘not surprised’ by recall to Manchester City side
- Updated: November 19, 2016
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Crystal Palace 1-2 Man City: Guardiola really pleased with nice guy Toure
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says he was not surprised by his recall to the first team after ending his three-month exile with both goals in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Crystal Palace.
The 33-year-old Ivorian was a shock selection at Selhurst Park for his first Premier League game this season.
But Toure said: “I was prepared mentally and I knew that one day my manager would need me.
“I was delighted to play and I am very happy to be playing football.”
Report: Crystal Palace 1-2 Man CityRelive Crystal Palace v Man City’My team-mates are very important to me’ – Toure Yaya Toure celebrates his second goal against Palace with Kevin de Bruyne, whose corner he converted
Toure, a two-time Premier League title winner with City, had been out in the cold at the club since the end of …
