Cape Town - According to his personal Twitter account, Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo has fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and has been ruled out of action for a few months.
"I want to let you know that its going to be hard for the next few months, I fractured my 5th metatarsal and will be out a few months," Negredo revealed on his Instagram account with an accompanying picture of him wearing a protective boot.
Spanish newspaper Marca reports that he sustained the injury in last Friday's 2-1 friendly win over Hearts and will miss at least the first two months of the new season.
"I want to let you know that its going to be hard for the next few months, I fractured my 5th metatarsal and will be out a few months," Negredo revealed on his Instagram account with an accompanying picture of him wearing a protective boot.
Spanish newspaper Marca reports that he sustained the injury in last Friday's 2-1 friendly win over Hearts and will miss at least the first two months of the new season.
"I will be back stronger than ever. I will return with a vengeance," the City striker promised.