Manuel Pellegrini insists Yaya Toure is happy at Manchester City despite recent comments.

The Ivory Coast midfielder told French publication L'Equipe that he was unhappy at not gaining enough recognition in England but Pellegrini does not believe there is any problem with City as the club prepares for Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Sevilla.

"He says he is not happy about [not being] recognised, [so people say] he is not happy here. But he is happy," said Pellegrini.

"It is different to not be happy about the criticism or the recognition, than to not be happy. They are different words, you can interpret how you want but I think Yaya is happy here. He doesn't have any problems.

"I don't think I have to answer how important Yaya is. The answer is in his performances in the last four years. He always demonstrates it every game he plays."