Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli expects to be back sooner than expected from his knee injury.

It's been confirmed Balo will not need surgery on the complaint.

"My knee still gives me trouble but the cartilage is OK," he said. "I don't need another operation.

"In a few weeks I'll be back on the field."

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