Double blow for Pearce
19 Sep 2006 - 09:45:42
Manchester City have been rocked by the news that goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson and defender Hatem Trabelsi face a month on the sidelines.
Sweden international Isaksson has yet to feature for the Citizens since signing from Rennes in the summer, having struggled with an ankle problem at the beginning of the campaign.
However, the 24-year-old has now injured a knee in training and will have to wait a little longer to feature for Stuart Pearce's side.
That means Nicky Weaver will continue in goals for the Citizens, having overcome his own long-term knee problems to rebuild his career at Eastlands.
Meanwhile, Tunisia full-back Trabelsi also faces around a month out of action after picking up a groin strain on his full City debut in the 4-2 defeat at Blackburn Rovers.
The former Ajax star lasted just 35 minutes at Ewood Park before being replaced by DaMarcus Beasley.