Manchester City defender
Micah Richards wants showdown talks with manager Mark Hughes after being axed for their 2-2 draw at
Liverpool.
The Sunday Mirror says the England defender was stunned
to be told he had been left out of the 16 players on duty.
A source said: “Micah expected to be involved at
Liverpool and feels that he is
being unfairly blamed for some of the team’s defensive problems
this season.
“It is well known that there was a problem between Micah and
Mark Hughes at the end of last
season.
“But he was told the matter was closed and that he was part of
City’s plans for the future despite rumours that he was about to be
sold.
“He will ask Hughes whether those circumstances have
changed.”