Isaksson nearing return
07 Sep 2006 - 11:51:22
Manchester City new boy Andreas Isaksson is back in training after making swift progress in his recovery from ankle surgery.
The Sweden goalkeeper is still to make his debut after joining City from Rennes in a £2million deal three weeks ago, but manager Stuart Pearce is confident he will soon be available for selection.
"Andreas came through his operation fine," Pearce told the club's official website.
"He's been out on the training pitch Monday, Tuesday and should be doing some form of goalkeeping and handling again today.
"So he's coming along very well and it was a very minor operation."
Isaksson arrived as a replacement for Portsmouth bound David James, but his injury has allowed Nicky Weaver to stake a claim for the first team goalkeeper's jersey.