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Robinho back for City´s European clash

SoccerNews in English Premier League 11 Mar 2009

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Brazil forward Robinho has been cleared to return to action in Manchester City’s UEFA Cup last 16 tie against Aalborg on Thursday.

Robinho missed City’s win over Aston Villa last week after flying home to Brazil for treatment on an ankle injury, but he has been able to train without further problems since returning to England.

And City manager Mark Hughes will restore the former Real Madrid star, who cost City a club record 32.5 million pounds, to his starting line-up at Eastlands.

“Robinho has trained all week. He looks fit and will be available,” Hughes said. “He has suffered this injury twice, basically when he goes over on it it aggravates an old injury.

“It is not a major concern but there was a chance that he wouldn’t be available so we are thankful it’s not the case.

“Robinho has the ability to unlock the door. Sometimes in Europe defences can be very hard to break down. You might need a flash of inspiration or a piece of brilliance. Robinho can do that for you.”

Hughes also confirmed that Wales striker Craig Bellamy is unlikely to be available for another week to 10 days as he recovers from a knee injury.

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