Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has been playing with a back problem for around three weeks according to Roberto Mancini.
The England international has been unable to run properly suggests the Italian who is also angered by the fact that the 31-year old was forced to represent his country in a recent friendly with Holland.
"When he went to the national team he had a problem.
"On Sunday he didn't play well but I think that is because he had a problem. We will see for him in the next days but probably he needs another two or three days' rest.
"These players are not like robots, they need to rest," he added.
"Instead they go to the national team instead of resting for two or three days.
"It is impossible for these players to play for 10 months every three days.""Gareth has had a problem with his back for 20 days. He can't run well," said Mancini ahead of tomorrow night's crucial Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon which Barry is likely to miss.
