Manchester City defender Sylvinho has revealed Mark Hughes' shock departure has already been pushed to the back of his mind.
City officials stunned the football world on Saturday by sacking Hughes immediately following a 4-3 victory over Sunderland at Eastlands, and confirming Roberto Mancini as his replacement.
Despite the controversy surrounding Hughes' exit, Sylvinho believes the Welshman must now be forgotten and the focus switched to Mancini and his first game in charge at home to Stoke on Boxing Day.
Left-back Sylvinho said: "Sometimes these things happen when you are talking about football at this level and as a player you have to be prepared to adapt quickly.
"Whatever happens, we try to do our best. We can't be thinking about Mark Hughes, who was a good manager trying to do his best for the club, there is no time. Football changes too quickly.
"As a professional you have to work hard for the new coach because you know that in a few days you have another important game, and as the Premier League is difficult, you must prepare properly."
Former Inter Milan coach Mancini has already put the players through their paces since taking charge on Monday by organising double training sessions.
Given injury concerns at the back, and with City having conceded three goals in each of their last three games, it would be natural for Mancini to turn his attention to the club's defensive frailty.
Sylvinho, though, is convinced Mancini will be an asset all round, adding: "He doesn't just concentrate on the defence.
"Yes, he is tactical, the Italian League is one of the best in the world.
"He will try to make the team safe, but he wants to get all the positions correct. I think he'll be good for us."
