Yaya Toure Injury: Updates on Manchester City Star's Heel and Return

Manchester City midfield talisman Yaya Toure suffered a heel injury prior to the March 12 trip to face Norwich City, but he looks set to make a swift return.

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Latest on Toure's Training Status

Monday, March 14

City confirmed Toure took part in their open training session ahead of Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Dynamo Kiev.

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City's Balance Affected by Toure's Absence

When Toure is absent, it creates a major headache for manager Manuel Pellegrini, even though the player has been far from his best this season.

In full flow, Toure is the key man along the spine for City. He's a powerhouse with the pace and drive to transition from defence to attack in an instant.

City's other central midfielders tend to be restricted to more specific and limited roles. Brazilians Fernandinho and Fernando are more natural holding players, adept at shielding the back four but offering little creatively.

Having Toure alongside a more defensive partner gives City optimum balance in the middle. That combination makes City stout at the back and fluid going forward.

Pellegrini will hope to have his central star back for the visit of Kiev, but he'll be wary of aggravating the issue in a tie that City lead 3-1 heading into the second leg.