Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is ready to throw Martin Petrov into the action tonight against Hamburg.

"Martin is an outstanding player," Hughes told City's website. "He gives you great quality, not just with his knowledge of the game but his ability to deliver great balls into good areas.

"We have missed him this year. If we had the option of Martin before, I am sure he would have had a positive impact on games.

"To see him play against Newcastle for the reserves was a great thing for everyone. He had 45 minutes of good play.

"He looked sharp and he looked ready. He is very much in our thoughts for the Hamburg game."