Hitting back at last weeks FIFA claims,the City boss said "If Stern’s fit enough to play, he plays because I have never ever said to any player don’t go away on international duty. And I wouldn’t say it.
"I think it’s an honour for the player and I think it’s an honour for the football club. I was an international and I loved going away. So hopefully when he comes back he’s right and if he is, he plays."