Jerome Boateng admits getting trolleyed was not the best way to start life at Manchester City!

18 November 2010 23:07
Setback: Jerome Boateng suffered bizarre injury[LNB]Jerome Boateng admits he has had a frustrating first few couple of months at Manchester City after injuring his knee when he was struck by an in-flight service trolley flying back to England.[LNB]After confirming his move to Eastlands from Hamburg immediately before the World Cup and then catching the eye in Germany's run to the semi-finals in South Africa, Boateng's arrival at City was the subject of eager anticipation.[LNB]But the 22-year-old has had to be put his plans on hold when he the bizarre 'trolley' incident happened which meant he was unable to make his debut until the end of September.[LNB]'For every player it is disappointing when you come to a new club and are injured for six or seven games,' said Boateng.[LNB]'You look forward but you can't play and other people are coming in. It was frustrating. But now I am happy to be in my normal rhythm of playing every three days.'[LNB]Boateng is starting to get to grips with the Premier League which he says is a lot 'tougher' than the German Bundesliga.[LNB]'The Premier League is quicker and harder,' he said. 'You must run forward and back all the time. It is tough. But it is good. I made the decision to come to Manchester City and I am happy with it. I hope I can play a few more games but I don't feel there is any particular pressure on me to perform.'[LNB] Manchester City and Chelsea get ready to pounce with Dani Alves's Barcelona contract talks on brink of collapse Mario Balotelli ramps up rumours of AC Milan move by refusing to commit to Manchester City beyond the summer MANCHESTER CITY FC

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