Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri faces three months out with injury.
Nasri has made just two substitute appearances since mid-September as he is continues to battle hamstring problems - but he took to social media on Wednesday night to explain he was looking forward to his return.
The France international said: "What doesn't kill you make you stronger. I will be back better than ever see you in 3 months."
A pictured on Nasri's social media account showed him on crutches.