Cole still out
Manchester City striker Andy Cole will be out for at least another three weeks as he battles to recover from his knee ligament operation.
Cole suffered the injury in last month’s Barclays Premiership win over Charlton, and Blues boss Stuart Pearce initially suggested the veteran forward could be back within four weeks.
But Pearce has revealed the 33-year-old will be sidelined for Tuesday’s FA Cup replay with Aston Villa and a possible sixth-round tie against either West Ham or Bolton.
Cole will also sit out the Premiership encounters with Portsmouth, Wigan and Chelsea.
“Andy is still about three weeks away,” said the manager.
“He went to see the specialist again last week, and it is just a case of taking things a day at a time.
“He did have some bleeding directly after the injury, but that has settled down and he is showing good signs.”
