Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini was delighted with two-goal Stevan Jovetic after their draw with Liverpool in New York.
City eventually lost the tie on penalties.
"I have said before that Stevan is a very important player for us and he proved again what an asset he can be," said the Blues' boss.
"He had a number of different injuries last season but now he is fully fit. I'm sure if he continues in this way he will show why he is here. If he's fit all the year he will be a very important player for us."
