Manchester City defender Stefan Savic struggled in defeat to Liverpool last night.

That Savic is expected to retain his place for the Premier League trip to Wigan next Monday hardly inspires confidence, although manager Roberto Mancini is looking on the bright side.

"Savic needs to get experience," he said. "It is normal. He is young. Against a striker like Carroll maybe he could have some difficulties. But in the second half it went better."