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Henry on ‘fitter’ Toure
- Updated: December 26, 2016
Thierry Henry believes a “fitter” Yaya Toure can continue playing football for a very long time at Manchester City.
The Ivorian, who made his first Premier League start in November after apologising to Pep Guardiola for past “misunderstandings”, was named man of the match in Man City’s 3-0 win over Hull on Boxing Day.
He scored City’s opener from the penalty spot and played a key role in their third, a Curtis Davies own goal.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Thierry Henry pinpointed Toure’s improved fitness as the main reason behind his fine form.
“He is fitter,” Henry said. “In all fairness, it looked like it was over for him at one point at Man City. It shows that when you work to get back on track, whether you are Yaya Toure or whoever, you …