Nasri returns to full training

[Slim]

Manchester City forward Samir Nasri has returned to full training and could be available for the UEFA Champions League last-16 tie against Barcelona next week.

The France international has made good progress in his recovery from a knee injury suffered on January 12 that initially looked set to keep him out for up to eight weeks and he featured in a training session on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Sunderland.

That game is likely to come too soon for the 26-year-old, but he could feature in Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Chelsea ahead of the high-profile encounter with Barcelona.

Manager Manuel Pellegrini said: "Nasri and Javi Garcia started training today with the squad, we will see in the rest of the week if they can be fit for Saturday."

When asked specifically about whether Nasri could play against Barcelona, Pellegrini added: "We will see in the next few days, up until Saturday. I think there is a chance."

Nasri is also hopeful of an imminent return, tweeting: "Happy to be back with the team, first full session can't wait to be back in the squad thank you for your support."

Fuck yeah!

Who would have thought 12 months ago we'd give a shit that Nasri was back in training?

[aaron bond]

Great news. If we can have him back for Barca, that will be a massive boost.

[Tesl]

Wow that was fast.

[john@staustell]

Great news. If we can have him back for Barca, that will be a massive boost.

Yeah thank fuck:

"Javi Garcia started training today with the squad, we will see in the rest of the week if he can be fit for Saturday."

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Great news. If we can have him back for Barca, that will be a massive boost.

Yeah thank fuck:

"Javi Garcia started training today with the squad, we will see in the rest of the week if he can be fit for Saturday."

Haha, but seriously would you prefer Yaya or Garcia in that deep midfield position?

Welcome back Samir.

[Hazy2]

Great news. If we can have him back for Barca, that will be a massive boost.

Yeah thank fuck:

"Javi Garcia started training today with the squad, we will see in the rest of the week if he can be fit for Saturday."

Haha, but seriously would you prefer Yaya or Garcia in that deep midfield position?

Welcome back Samir.

I have a feeling the Pellers is playing the game with the media, our blip and a the game off might just be the little break that can work out for us.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Great news. If we can have him back for Barca, that will be a massive boost.

Yeah thank fuck:

"Javi Garcia started training today with the squad, we will see in the rest of the week if he can be fit for Saturday."

Haha, but seriously would you prefer Yaya or Garcia in that deep midfield position?

Welcome back Samir.

I have a feeling the Pellers is playing the game with the media, our blip and a the game off might just be the little break that can work out for us.

Could be mate but doesn't strike me as the type, seems a straight shooter to me.

I agree that break could be just what we needed.

[aaron bond]

Great news. If we can have him back for Barca, that will be a massive boost.

Yeah thank fuck:

"Javi Garcia started training today with the squad, we will see in the rest of the week if he can be fit for Saturday."

Haha, but seriously would you prefer Yaya or Garcia in that deep midfield position?

Welcome back Samir.

I have a feeling the Pellers is playing the game with the media, our blip and a the game off might just be the little break that can work out for us.

Could be mate but doesn't strike me as the type, seems a straight shooter to me.

I agree that break could be just what we needed.

We've played the injury situation with the media pretty well this season I think. There have been a few occasions when players were supposed to be out for a little longer and then they appeared in the line-up much sooner. I hope that's the case with Nasri, Fernandinho and Aguero (only if they're 100% fit of course!).

[dazby]

Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! We will win the league now. Yes!!!!

[littlebig]

Good. We've missed him

[phips]

i hope we see him for a little on Saturday

[Dameerto]

I've missed you French Sam, let's make the magic happen.

[nottsblue]

Lets hope his return to first team action sees Mourinho sent packing with his tail between his legs