Hart is not having a good season, and we ALL know that.
So Pellegrini is trying to get a reaction from the goalkeeper, and I cannot see a problem with that.
But Seaman obviously does.
David Seaman: "Hart is brilliant. I was surprised he was dropped by City.
"He's a quality goalkeeper and is playing big pressure games every week and you can't say that about the other goalkeepers.
"He's by far our best keeper and I was glad Roy (Hodgson) came out and backed him.
"That's what you want as a goalkeeper. It's a shame his own (club) manager hasn't backed him as well.
"The stick is always over the top because he's England's number one.
"It happened to me, to David James, to Paul Robinson - it happens when you're England number one.
"But it's our choice to be a goalkeeper and we've seen it happen before so don't be surprised when it does."
Manchester City Fixtures
Sunday November 24
13:30 Premier League
Manchester City v Tottenham
Wednesday November 27
19:45 Champions League - Group D
Manchester City v Plzen
Sunday December 1
16:10 Premier League
Manchester City v Swansea City
Wednesday December 4
20:00 Premier League
West Brom v Manchester City
Saturday December 7
15:00Premier League
Southampton v Manchester City