Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has insisted that he is not concerned by suggestions that Jurgen Klopp could take his job in the summer.
The German coach was instantly linked to the Etihad Stadium when he announced this week that he will leave Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.
Pellegrini's job is reportedly under increasing pressure as his side have dropped to 12 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea, and they are likely to end the campaign without silverware as they are out of the Champions League and FA Cup.
Despite the constant rumours, Pellegrini has insisted that the Klopp speculation is normal considering City's current poor form.
"It doesn't hurt - it happens in every club if you don't have the results you deserve," Pellegrini said in today's press conference. "When you manage an important club if you don't have the results the club deserves everybody talks about changing the manager.
"It has been the worst period for results, but last year there was more pressure. Nobody is happy with the results when you are not in the fight for the title. It's logical that the thing is to sack the manager but I don't think that is the correct diagnostic."
Meanwhile, City will take on West Ham United at the Etihad on Sunday.
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