Brazil international Robinho has ruled himself out of Saturday's friendly against England in Doha as he continues his recovery following an ankle injury - but Dunga has slammed the Premier League club for the way they have handled the situation.

GettyImagesRobinho trained with Brazil ahead of their recent friendly with England.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes allowed his £32.5 million star, who has not played since suffering an injury during Brazil's 3-1 win over Argentina on September 5, to join up with his countrymen but warned the Seleção not to play the forward.

Dunga has urged City to "show respect'' as the row over Robinho's involvement.

Dunga is unhappy with City's approach and said: "People need to know we are the five-times world champions. It is Brazil we are talking about. They (Manchester City) have got to have respect for us.. They just can't come to the team hotel and try and take the player (Robinho) away.

"There is a hierarchy here that needs to be respected. We brought Robinho here so the doctors can be near to him and they are famous for getting the players fit quickly.''

Mark Hughes had said earlier: "They (Brazil) felt they wanted him to be involved in the squad and... the decision was made that he could stay with them under the proviso that he doesn't take any part in the game.

"He has had one training session in 8-10 weeks, so to actually think he could be ready for a full international against England would, I suggest, be foolhardy," the City manager said.

"He may benefit from training with the quality of the squad that Brazil has, but frankly we would be disappointed if he played in a full international because he would compromise himself."

Speculation was mounting that Robinho might play against England after being assessed by the Brazilian medical staff but the 25-year-old has ruled himself out of the match.

Robinho himself said: "I am so happy with my club. People talk a lot but the truth is I'm trying to be happy to play again. It is important that I do a good job for my club so I can play for my country.

"My club pays me but I always want to be with the national team when they meet up and I don't want a problem with my club or the national team.

"My obligation is to be here, and it's supported by FIFA. The people who need to understand each other are the Brazil national team and the club, not the player. When I am with Brazil it is like being back at home and being with your family.''

When asked about reports linking him to Barcelona, Robinho said: "My father represents me and my father has never given any interviews. I don't want to be in the middle of any problems with anybody.''

The Brazilian has become increasing unsettled in Manchester and has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona in the January transfer window, but team-mate Gareth Barry has urged the forward to remain at Eastlands.

"I'm keen for Robinho to stay and he is a class player that any team in the world would welcome," Barry said. "All his flair and attacking abilities are probably the best around."

"I've only played three or four games with him since I came to City at the start of the season. But training with him on a regular basis is superb and he is great to have around. He's a big star for Man City and a big star for Brazil."