Johnson struck by knee injury

Michael Johnson
12 April 2012

Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson could miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in training.

It is another setback for the player who has only recently returned to the squad after nearly a year's absence with an abdominal problem.

Manager Mark Hughes told the club website, www.mcfc.co.uk: "We are all disappointed for Michael. He has worked so hard to get back into first-team contention and shown everyone what a good player he is."

Hughes added: "Unfortunately he might be out for the season but he will receive the best possible care and attention."

Johnson, 21, will find out the full extent of his injury in the next few days.

After a lengthy absence because of the abdominal problem, he made his comeback in September by playing the final minutes of the home win against West Ham.

He then had a 30-minute run out a month later and scored in the Carling Cup victory over Coca-Cola Championship side Scunthorpe.

Johnson was making good progress and getting back to full fitness - he was an unused substitute in the victory against Chelsea - before this latest blow.

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