City fear Bellamy out for season

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Bellamy, who arrived from West Ham in January, has missed the last three matches after suffering the setback during the UEFA Cup quarter-final first-leg defeat at Hamburg.

Hughes told www.mcfc.co.uk: "Craig has got to have complete rest for two weeks then he comes back for strength work. Hopefully he might get the last couple of games, but the probability is that he won't."

Bellamy's absence is a blow for Hughes as his side are anxious to claim seventh place and a spot in the Europa League.

The 29-year-old - who had problems with the knee on international duty with Wales last month - settled in quickly at Eastlands following his move from the Hammers.

Bellamy scored five goals in 10 starts for City before seeing his progress hampered by the injury.

There was better news regarding the fitness of Bulgaria striker Valeri Bojinov, who will play for the reserves tonight at Middlesbrough after being left out the squad for the victory against West Brom on Sunday.

Hughes said: "He needs more physical work and we're hoping he comes through at Middlesbrough to be available at the weekend."