Manchester City's Yaya Toure celebrates after scoring during their English League Cup soccer match against Wigan Athletic at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England September 24, 2013 (Photo: Reuters)
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini was full of praise for Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure, saying he is reaping the rewards of his hard work in training.
The Ivorian international, who is a key member in Pellegrini's squad, has produced some impressive displays lately, scoring five goals in seven appearances.
"He is a very important player for the team," Pellegrini was quoted as saying by Sky Sports.
"I don't know what happened last year but all the players are playing with trust and a goal always give them trust. I think it is very important.
"We are always practising. Yaya stays normally, kicking the ball after we finish the daily work.
"He is really in a good moment - also it is not normal for someone always [to be] scoring free-kicks," the Chilean manager added.
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