Man City star will miss 6 weeks due to injury

Manchester City misses Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho for nearly six weeks due to a leg injury.

Fernandinho, 35, was left injured at the end of City's 3-1 victory over Porto yesterday evening in the Champions League, after his participation from the bench in the 85th minute.

City coach Pep Guardiola said after the match, "It's bad news."

He added, "It's a problem in his leg. I think he will be out for four to six weeks. It's a big shock for us, given the many matches that await us."

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