Hughes seeks striking solution

07 September 2009 19:21
Manchester City look like facing the first test of their impressive squad on Saturday, with both Robinho and Carlos Tevez doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal. [LNB] Blues boss Mark Hughes already knew Robinho had picked up a thigh injury in the blockbuster World Cup clash between Brazil and Argentina on Saturday. [LNB] Now the Argentinian Football Association have confirmed Tevez suffered a twisted right knee in his country's 3-1 defeat in Buenos Aires. [LNB] Tevez has now been ruled out of Wednesday's encounter with Paraguay in Asuncion, which Argentina need to win to avoid their qualification hopes slipping out of their own hands. [LNB] In all probability, the pair might only have been on the bench against the Gunners this weekend given they are not due back from South America until Friday. [LNB] However, it means Hughes might have to juggle his vast resources. [LNB] Providing he returns from international duty with Wales in Russia without a problem, Craig Bellamy will probably start. [LNB] Zimbabwe international Benjani could also be involved, although a more likely choice would be Holland's Nigel de Jong, who has yet to start a match this term.

Source: Eurosport