This is a blow for Lennie Lawrence as he looks to get his strongest side out to start the season.
Also in other news, it is rumoured that after a good trial week in Scotland Martin Margetson will be offered a contract. If the ex-Huddersfield man does sign he would almost certainly play second fiddle to Neil Alexander to begin with. However, given his background and reputation he would provide some much needed competition at City for the goalkeepers jersey.