Manchester City star Robinho faces another fortnight out of action after suffering an injury setback.
The Brazilian striker has already been sidelined for two months with a stress fracture of an ankle but City manager Mark Hughes had hoped to pitch him into Tuesday's Carling Cup tie at home to Scunthorpe United.
But after already spending two months on the sidelines, it is now likely the 25-year-old will not be available until the City of Manchester Stadium meeting with Burnley on 7th November.
Hughes confirmed: "He's had a little bit of a setback, and the likelihood is it will be another 10 to 14 days.
"The area where the stress fracture is hasn't healed as quickly as we anticipated. He could probably join in with the group, but the fear would be if he got a direct bang on that area there's a chance he may re-break the leg.
"So we don't pitch him into those circumstances, and it would be crazy to, so we're going to err on the side of safety.
"We've options, so can cope and give Robi the time he needs. It's important we don't put him at risk."
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