EXCLUSIVE: Man City hit by blow as Richards ruled out for 10 weeks

Roberto Mancini received another pre-season blow with news that Micah Richards could be out for up to 10 weeks.

The Manchester City defender picked up an ankle injury playing for Great Britain at the Olympics. The City boss said originally that the right back was likely to be absent for a month.

Concern: Micah Richards was injured playing for Great Britain at the Olympics

That estimate has now been revised and Mancini is preparing to be without him for twice as long.
It is not thought Richards will need an operation but that will not be confirmed until after the results of a specialist's examination are known.
The news is a blow to Richards, who is hoping to force his way back into the England set-up.