Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists he's not writing off Owen Hargreaves.
City unveiled midfielder David Pizarro, their new loan signing from Roma, who won the Italian title under Mancini at Inter.
His arrival may further limit former Manchester United midfielder Hargreaves's chances, and Mancini cast doubt over the player's hopes of resurrecting an injury-hit career before his one-year deal runs out in May.
Mancini said: "He always has little (injury) problems but I hope he can come back."