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"Man City" defender Sun Jihai will have to wait a little longer for his return after a recently recovered long-term Achilles tendon injury reoccurred once again. The 29-year-old defender has not played for "Man City" this season, but is gradually improving his physical condition. The Chinese national team defender extended his contract with "Man City" team in May of this year. "We are still waiting and want to determine the exact cause of the injury," said "Man City" manager Stuart Pearce. "It is serious because due to the same injury, he could not play for about four months, which is not good." S. Pearce also revealed that "Man City" striker Darius Vassellas, who has experienced a knee injury, should make an appearance in the home game against "Middlesbrough" on January 30th. The former "Aston Villa" attacking leader has not played since August."
