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| Pablo Zabaleta is expected to miss up to six games following a knee injury he picked up in training |
Zabaleta is yet to start a game this season and could miss up to six matches - but is expected to return in time for the Blues' opening Champions League fixture in mid-September.
The Argentine has found himself second choice to Bacary Sagna in City's opening two games and the Frenchman now remains City's only recognised right back.
"It [the injury] happened in training," the 30-year-old told mcfc.co.uk.
"It's the first time in 12 years of senior football that I've ever been injured like this so it's a blow, especially at the start of the season."
Manuel Pellegrini's options will be boosted by the return of Gael Clichy and Fabian Delph - who both returned to training this week - while new signing Nicolas Otamendi has been added to the Chilean's defensive options after completing his £32million move from Valencia on Thursday.
City travel to Goodison Park on Sunday to take on Everton (16.00) hoping to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign at the top of the table.
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