My future is in doubt, Manchester City manager Sven tells his squad

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With City owner Thaksin Shinawatra deeply unsure about his manager's capabilities and the former England coach growing tired of his working environment, Eriksson called his squad together yesterday to outline a depressing vision of the future.

Though Eriksson, 60, stressed that he was not about to resign - a stance backed up later by a City statement - he told his players he could not guarantee he would still be at the club beyond the end of the season and urged them to 'play for yourselves' over the last two games. Scroll down for more

Uncertain future: Eriksson is increasingly alarmed by the lack of public support from City's Thai owner

It would now appear almost inevitable that Eriksson will leave.

City players are believed to be disappointed by the news that came 24 hours after Eriksson had an unsatisfactory meeting with Thaksin in Manchester.

It is understood that Eriksson left the meeting concerned by what he saw as a lack of clarity about the way forward and the complete absence of assurances about his position as manager.

Last night Eriksson was in London with City officials and growing concerns for his future prompted the club to issue a statement.

A City spokesman said: "Sven Goran Eriksson will be at Carrington tomorrow morning to take training as normal. He has confirmed that he has no plans to leave the club."

Thaksin is particularly disappointed with the performance of some of the players Eriksson signed last summer.

On Saturday, he was in typically vague form when asked about Eriksson's future. When asked if he would retain the Swede, Thaksin said only: "We will find the best solution for the club."