Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City star Bridge ready to be back in action for start of 2010
Wayne Bridge hopes to be back in action by the start of the New Year.[LNB]The Manchester City full-back has been sidelined by a knee ligament injury he suffered in the Premier League victory over Chelsea at the start of the month.[LNB]Initial estimates were that the England star would be out of action for six weeks, which made him doubtful for both legs of the eagerly-awaited Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester United.[LNB] Blow: Wayne Bridge picked up the injury during Manchester City's clash with Chelsea earlier this month[LNB]However, Bridge is making good progress and has raised the possibility that he could be back sooner than anticipated.[LNB]'It is definitely a lot better,' he told City's official website. 'I am walking without a brace this week.[LNB]'I need to make sure I am strong first. But I will push it as hard as I can to be back and hope to be back at the start of the New Year.'[LNB]In the meantime, veteran Brazilian Sylvinho is set to keep his place for Wednesday's trip to top-four challengers Tottenham.[LNB] High hopes: Bridge expects to be back in action for the start of 2010[LNB]Craig Bellamy is definitely absent through suspension, while Shaun Wright-Phillips is a major doubt after suffering an ankle injury at Bolton on Saturday.[LNB]However, after his recent bout of swine flu, Nigel de Jong was able to so some solo work in the gym and should be available as City look to record only their second league win at White Hart Lane since 1991.[LNB] Consistent Micah plays himself into good books with City boss HughesVIDEO: Irate Hughes rounds on ref Clattenburg after City draw at BoltonMANCHESTER CITY FC
