Ali unsure of future

Last updated : 08 April 2003 By FootyMAD
The Algerian midfielder, influential in City's promotion season last year, has been in and out of the side this season and has struggled to reproduce last seasons form in the top-flight.

"If you are someone like Nicolas Anelka, who has played all the games this season, then you can think about next year," he said.

"For me it is totally different. I can't think about next season until this one is over.

"I'm not surprised that I haven't played so many matches this year but it's one of the reasons why I haven't been able to reproduce my form from the season before.

"I play one game, then miss two, then I play a couple and miss another three. Under those circumstances, it's hard to get into a rhythm.

"I have been working hard in training and I have shown people what I can do, so if the manager and the team need me I am ready to play."