Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini admits Alvaro Negredo faces three months out.

The striker has broken a metatarsal after featuring against Hearts last week.

"Alvaro had surgery today on his broken foot and he will probably be out for two or three months," Pellegrini said.

"It is a blow for us because Alvaro is a very important member of our squad so obviously we will miss him."

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