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Man City hit by more injuries after Hamburg disappointment

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."

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