Stevan Jovetic was dropped from Manchester City's squad for the Champions League, but Manuel Pellegrini insists he still has a place with the club.

"I don't think that one thing is linked with the other," Pellegrini said. "It's very important for Stevan to try to play now until the end of the season, to try and play as much games as he can, try not to be injured and have a high performance every time he plays. At the end of the season we analyze, not just with Stevan, but also with the rest of the squad which will continue next year."

Jovetic has struggled to make his mark since joining City from Fiorentina in July 2013.