Robinho lashes Mancini’s tactics

Robinho has blamed Roberto Mancini’s tactics for his departure from Manchester City. The club’s record signing joined Brazilian club Santos on a six-month loan deal in January. "Mancini has a different way of thinking,” moaned Robinho on Sunday after marking his Santos debut with a goal in the 2-1 win over Sao Paulo. "In Brazil, the coach respects the player's characteristics. In Europe, they are used to playing with two lines of four players and they don't want to know what you can do.” Robinho’s fortunes were expected to be revitalised under Mancini after former City manager Mark Hughes froze him out. But he never found favour under the Italian either. "There, if you are a forward, the coach sends you on to the pitch just to run. You have to run and that's it,” added the £32.5m British record signing.