Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng needs knee surgery
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini faces a defensive headache after Jerome Boateng returned early from international duty needing knee surgery.The Germany full-back, 22, picked up the problem in training ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Australia and could now miss the rest of the season.With Micah Richards nursing a hamstring problem sustained last week on England Under 21 duty, City boss Mancini will be looking for an alternative option at right-back in time for Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash at Eastlands against Sunderland. injury blow: Jerome Boateng requires surgery after picking up a knee injury on international duty with Germany Grow up, Mario! Italy chief warns Balotelli as Man City launch darts probeRichards resorts to desperate measures to be fit for all-Manchester FA Cup semiBarry handed the England armband by Capello. just days after being dropped All the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini Places: Australia, Germany