Loovens out for season. Jones hopefull on Chops

Last updated : 19 March 2007 By Michael Morris
Dave Jones is hoping the international break will allow Michael Chopra and Riccy Scimeca time to get fit before City play Sunderland at Ninian Park on March 31st.

Scimeca missed the defeat at Derby with a groin injury and Chopra hurt his hamstring during the game. City never recovered from Chopra's departure and went on to lose the game 3 - 1. Chopra injured himself whilst smashing a shot against the bar.

"We've got two weeks before our next game and hopefully they will both be back," said Jones.

It's already been confirmed that City will be without Glenn Loovens for the rest of the season. Loovens injured his ankle at Southampton last week meaning his season is over already.