The Daily Mail are reporting that Mark Hughes could make the decision to leave record signing Robinho on the bench for weekend clash with Chelsea.
The Brazilian is due to turn out for his country against Bolivia, which kicks off at 2am British time on Thursday. Robinho, Jo and Elano are then being flown back to the UK and will arrive Friday morning.
Given that Robinho is yet to train with City, it seems unlikely that Hughes will start with him although he may well be under overwhelming pressure to do so. Robinho is sure to figure at some point but should Hughes opt to start him on the bench it would certainly be a brave move which would send a message out that he is totally in charge of team affairs.

