Source: SKY_Sports
Hughes accepts Ade loss
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Mark Hughes has told his Manchester City players they must get used to playing without star striker Emmanuel Adebayor.[LNB] The Togo international sits out his final game of a three-match ban for his stamp on Arsenal's Robin Van Persie when West Ham visit Eastlands on Monday.[LNB]The frontman also has another FA charge hanging over his head for his controversial celebration against his former club, meaning Hughes could be without the 26-year-old for even longer.[LNB]While Hughes knows he will be without Adebayor for up to a month when the African Cup of Nations begin in January.[LNB]"Ade has been a big part of the start that we have been able to achieve," he said.[LNB]Understanding"But at times during the season, certainly when he is on international duty next year, we will have to go into games without him.[LNB]"We may as well get used to being without him and making sure we understand what we have to do when he is not around."[LNB]The blow of losing Adebayor for a prolonged period could be softened by the fact that Hughes has Roque Santa Cruz available for the first time against the Hammers after a knee problem.[LNB]Also back in contention after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to an abdominal injury is midfielder Michael Johnson.[LNB]
