Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says the current Shay Given situation is a very difficult one.
The Italian tactician is well aware that Given is a top class goalkeeper but says it is hard to juggle both he and Joe Hart in a position that requires just one player.
"It is not a simple position. You can change the other players every game but the goalkeeper is different," he said.
"That is the only reason why Shay has not played so often because he is a fantastic goalkeeper."
Given has made it clear he wants first team football but Mancini has indicated that he is not prepared to sell.
