Manchester: Bosnian international Edin Dzeko has apologised for reacting angrily after being substituted in Manchester City's 2-0 defeat at Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
His actions went largely under the radar during Tuesday's Group A match after coach Roberto Mancini disclosed that Dzeko's fellow striker Carlos Tevez had refused to go on as a substitute in a separate incident.
The Italian had suggested that the Bosnian striker would be dropped from the starting XI for the game against Blackburn Rovers, but Dzeko insists everything is okay following his apology, which has been accepted by Mancini.
He told the club's official website: "I know my reaction [to being substituted] was bad and I have spoken to the guys and to the coach."
"I have apologised for the reaction and Roberto has accepted it and said that everything is okay and that we have to be positive for the next game."
Dzeko joined City from VfL Wolfsburg in January and said he was particularly keen to do well on his return to Germany.
"I was unhappy because we were 2-0 down and I wanted to win the game."
"It was something special for me to go back to Germany, where I played for a long time, and I wanted to do well and wanted the team to do well. Things didn't go well for us. That is why I was extra frustrated."
The striker has escaped a fine, unlike his teammate Tevez, who has been suspended by the club for allegedly refusing to come off the bench in the same game, but he has been warned about his future conduct.
Dzeko added: "Everyone has had a sleep and a rest after the Bayern game and we know we could have done better but it is football and you cannot win every game."
"Bayern Munich is behind us, we are feeling positive and looking forward to the next game. That is our new target."
"I remember last year when I scored there [at Blackburn] and we won. We had great support from thousands of City fans and we hope to make them cheer again on Saturday."
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