The former Real Madrid forward is facing disciplinary action after leaving their training camp in Tenerife without permission.

Robinho phoned Hughes to give his reasons after publicly stating he needed to return home to address a family matter.

He will still be in hot water, however, when he makes his expected return this weekend.

"Robby rang me and we had a brief chat, given the language constraints," Hughes told Manchester radio station Key 103. "He understands we need to address this situation and we will.

"Once he is back we will sit down. We will make sure everyone is clear (about the situation) and I will make my feelings known.

"I will be looking for a more detailed explanation from Robby why he felt the need to go back and then decisions will be made.

"He left the training camp without permission. He said he had personal things he needed to address and made the decision to go back to Brazil. That was wrong."

City are still in Tenerife as they are out of the FA Cup and Hughes has ruled out the possibility of Robinho returning to camp.

"It is not practicable to get Robby back here because of the time difference , the City boss added.

"He will be back at the weekend and ready to train at the first available opportunity."

Robinho insists he does not have any problems with the manager and says there is no rift with Hughes.

"I have a good relationship with Mark Hughes and have always respected his decisions," he stated on his official website. "He is the boss!"

Robinho, who arrived from Real Madrid on transfer deadline day for a British record fee of £32.5million, feels he has settled in well to life in England.

"I like living in Manchester and I have made many friends at the club and at the city, since I arrived last year," he said.

"I admire the Manchester City fans, who are true lovers of football and loyal to the players.

"I am looking forward to delivering as many goals as possible to help our team move to the next level".

Hughes made it clear in a Sky Sports News interview his club's most expensive player has said sorry.

"He has apologised that he left without permission," said Hughes, who will clear the air with the Brazilian this weekend.

"He needs to be able to put his side of the story. I will put mine - and we will move on.

"There was a situation where 'Robbie' thought he had permission to go. That was not the case.

"I expect him to be here, working hard and training with the team. It will be resolved very quickly when he comes back.

"He was very apologetic - and he wants everyone to know he has been training on his own while he has been away and is looking forward to getting back."