Source: Daily_Mail
Wayne Bridge set for Hull injury comeback despite John Terry scandal, confirms Manchester City coach
Wayne Bridge could return to the Manchester City starting line-up at Hull on Saturday. [LNB] The full-back has been absent since injuring a knee against former club Chelsea at the beginning of December. [LNB] Since then Bridge has been caught up in the allegations about England captain John Terry's private life. [LNB]The Chelsea star has faced calls for his resignation as skipper following allegations that he had an affair with the ex-partner of England team-mate Bridge. [LNB] Back in action: Wayne Bridge[LNB]Under pressure: John Terry[LNB] Terry has already figured twice for Chelsea since his position as England captain came under threat. And now it appears Bridge, along with fellow long-time absentee Joleon Lescott, is on the brink of a comeback.[LNB]'I spoke to Joleon yesterday and he is very happy,' City fitness coach Ivan Carminati told the Manchester Evening News.[LNB]'His knee is very strong and unless things change he could be involved in the next match - and so could Wayne Bridge.'[LNB]While Bridge is bound to be the centre of attention at the KC Stadium, where Terry appeared two days ago in Chelsea's disappointing 1-1 draw, Blues boss Roberto Mancini wants the 29-year-old back in action to aid his side's push for a top four berth.[LNB] Road to recovery: Joleon Lescott is also set for a return to action for City[LNB]City are currently just a point behind fourth-placed Tottenham but have two matches in hand and are the bookmakers' favourites to clinch that prized Champions League spot ahead of Spurs, Aston Villa and Liverpool.[LNB]Although they did not make much of an impact during the January transfer window compared to last season, City have managed to bolster their midfield.[LNB]Patrick Vieira brings additional experience, even though the 33-year-old is still waiting to make his debut after arriving from Inter Milan with a calf strain.[LNB]Youth comes in the form of the highly-rated England Under-21 star Adam Johnson, who joined on deadline day from Middlesbrough.[LNB] What a twit! Mark Bright apologises for going a Bridge too far with John TerryCapello warned Terry affair could have devastating effect on World Cup hopesTerry is still the man to captain England, says Capello aide PearceMANCHESTER CITY FC