Premier League - Robinho out of Spurs clash

Eurosport - Thu, 14 May 15:15:00 2009

Record signing Robinho has been ruled out of Manchester City's key Premier League clash with Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Saturday.

FOOTBALL 2008-09 Premier League Manchester City's Brazilian duo Robinho and Elano look on from bench against Fulham - 0

The Brazilian (pictured with compatriot Elano) has been struggling with a groin injury all week.

Manager Mark Hughes confirmed that the £32.5 million signing will not have recovered in time to face Harry Redknapp's men as City chase the win that would put them back in contention for a Europa League place.

"We do not expect him to be fit this weekend," confirmed Hughes.

"We are hoping he will be okay for Bolton next week."

However, there is some good news for City with Shaun Wright-Phillips set to be available after a recent knee problem.

"There has been some bruising on the bone which has taken longer to recover from than we thought," said Hughes. "But he's back training again from today and we think he will be fine for the weekend."

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  1. this is a game spurs shuold win easy especially at home­ city are a poor team really despite their money and big­ named players i fully expect spurs to win well which­ would set us up for a good chance at 7th, the league­ will be over on sat so liverpool wont be desparate to­ win.

    From james t, on Fri 15 May 9:35AM

  2. 20 = I made acommetn and I get negative relies. All­ because of the truth! Get real chaps i'm being­ honest!

    From lee, on Fri 15 May 12:53AM

  3. Manc C. Give it up. You won't be in Europe next­ season. For all the money you spend you're still­ mediocre.

    From lee, on Thu 14 May 7:20PM

  4. comment #1 good point...he's been away from the­ action all season.

    From Chris W, on Thu 14 May 4:45PM

  5. go and eat @#$% erroll.

    From Chris W, on Thu 14 May 4:43PM
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  7. The only way Man. city can get more stars in the team­ and that is employing a top manager. Don't rule out­ a move for Scholari next season, it will be their­ biggest signing of the season

    From Andrew, on Thu 14 May 3:23PM

  8. Chances of Robinho ending up at Chelsea..He is far­ better off at a forward thinking upwardly mobile club­ than one that cant even buy a title these days.

    The­ future is bright...the future is sky blue.

    From Andy, on Thu 14 May 1:56PM
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    i think i have a bungion on my left toe

    From garylocker, on Thu 14 May 1:54PM

  10. robinho should play in some better club

    From shandu_93, on Thu 14 May 1:24PM

  11. robinho should play in some better club

    From shandu_93, on Thu 14 May 1:23PM
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    Hey Robinho please come to chelsea next season so u can­ play in the prestigious CL

    From Abigail, on Thu 14 May 1:20PM

  13. come on spur 7th still looks good .What a turn around­ to the season .Harry Is God

    From Ray O, on Thu 14 May 1:17PM

  14. It will make it easy for my beloved Spurs to try and­ spring ourself to qualification for the Europa League­ next season

    From Erskine Sam, on Thu 14 May 1:01PM

  15. a good chance for Petrov to bring in his pace down the­ left

    From ian.smith13, on Thu 14 May 1:01PM

  16. He only turns up at home anyway!

    From ctbee3, on Thu 14 May 12:41PM
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  18. LOOKS LIKE THEY HAVE TO TRY TO DO IT WITHOUT ROBINHO

    From Ademola, on Thu 14 May 12:39PM

  19. It's an away game - will they even miss him...?

    From jcverm, on Thu 14 May 12:30PM
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