Source: Daily_Mail
Man City striker Bellamy fears injury-hit career could be over in two years
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy fears he has two years 'at the most' before he is forced to hang up his boots.[LNB]The Wales international has scored five goals in 13 appearances for the Blues this season, but missed Wales' 3-0 win against Scotland at the weekend with a groin problem.[LNB]And Bellamy, whose career has been dogged by persistent injuries reckons the end could be on the horizon.[LNB]Bellamy told Sky Sports: 'I know there are not four or five years ahead of me with the injuries I have had. [LNB] Knockout blow: Craig Bellamy fears his playing days will soon be over [LNB] City star Bellamy puts club before country to pull out of Wales squadBarry boosts Manchester City as midfielder looks set to face LiverpoolWales 3 Scotland 0: Burley suffers humiliation as Ramsey rips Scots apartTorres back in training: Liverpool striker could return against Man City 'Maybe I have got one or two years at the most. It will be all over before I know it, so I am just enjoying it.'[LNB]Bellamy has enjoyed a successful start to this season and is relishing playing under fellow countryman Mark Hughes. [LNB]On target: Bellamy has scored five times for City this season[LNB][LNB]He said: 'Everything at Manchester City has gone well for me from start to finish. [LNB]'It is so professional here. The manager is clever - he doesn't wantto give any of the players reason to moan. He makes sure the only thingyou have to concentrate in is football.'[LNB]Hughes expects Gareth Barry to shrug off a groin problem he picked up on international duty to face Liverpool on Saturday. [LNB]The midfielder suffered some discomfort following England's defeat by Brazil in a friendly last week. [LNB]Hughes said: 'Gareth came back from the international with a littlebit of soreness but it should not be a problem for the weekend.'[LNB]It was Barry's fifth outing for England this season and Hughes intends to give the midfielder a rest at some stage. [LNB]'It is a long season and he is more than capable of dealing withthat but there are going to be times where we will have to protect him," Hughes told the club's website. [LNB]'We are mindful of the fact that Gareth has played so much for usand for England. We want to keep him fresh and well for key games." [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People:Gareth Barry, MARK HUGHES, CRAIG BELLAMYPlaces:Liverpool, Scotland, Wales, United Kingdom, Brazil
