Toure being made Man City scapegoat, says agent


Football - FC Barcelona v Manchester City - UEFA Champions League Second Round Second Leg - The Nou Camp, Barcelona, Spain - 18/3/15 Manchester City's Yaya Toure looks dejected Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

LONDON (Reuters) - Yaya Toure is being made a scapegoat for Manchester City's poor season and underfire boss Manuel Pellegrini is a "weak manager", according to the Ivorian midfielder's agent Dimitri Seluk.

Champions City have faded dramatically since the turn of the year, falling to fourth in the Premier League, and were knocked out of the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League without reaching the quarter-finals.

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