Manchester City boss Mark Hughes was hit by more injury problems after their 3-1 defeat to UEFA Cup opponents Hamburg.
Benjani Mwaruwari re-ruptured his thigh muscle, Craig Bellamy suffered a knee injury while Shaun Wright-Phillips has a ankle problem.
Hughes said: "That made it difficult for us and we did not have that extra energy needed in a game like this."
Hamburg coach Martin Jol's only complaint was that his side did not win by a bigger margin.
"I would have preferred it if we had got another goal, " said the former Tottenham boss.
"We know it will be difficult if they score first next week but overall I am very happy."