Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini denies he is complaining about their busy fixture schedule.
Mancini believes his players are feeling the effects of a tough fixture schedule at home and abroad.
However, he would not have it any other way.
He said: "It is better we have all these games because it means we are still involved in every competition. Everything is important for us.
"But our problem is having players injured. When you play every three days you cannot work, only recover with perhaps a light session.
"Is it difficult motivating the players? We are tired here (in our heads) because when you play every three days and use the same players it is very difficult. This is a big problem but only this."
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