Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri expects to be out for around eight weeks after suffering a serious knee injury in Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League win at Newcastle United.
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The 26-year-old was carried off the pitch on a stretcher following a tackle by Newcastle defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa towards the end of the match at St James’ Park.
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“Thank you everyone for your kind words and overwhelming support, I suppose it’s kind of good news that I will be out around eight weeks,” the French international said on his official Twitter account on Monday.
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini told reporters after the match that he thought Nasri had hurt medial ligaments, and was angered Yanga- Mbiwa had not been sent off for the challenge.
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Nasri had been in strong form for the 2011-12 Premier League champions, and will hope to recover in time to ensure a place in the French squad for the World Cup later in the year.
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City top the Premier League by one point ahead of Chelsea, although Arsenal can reclaim top spot with victory at Aston Villa later on Monday.
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