LESCOTT TO MISS SEASON RUN-INJoleon Lescott has been ruled out of Manchester City's final two games of the Premier League season.
City boss Roberto Mancini confirmed that Lescott, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, will miss Wednesday night's clash with Tottenham at Eastlands and Sunday's trip to West Ham.
But Mancini does expect the former Everton centre back to be fit in time for the World Cup in South Africa.
The injury is bound to raise question marks over Lescott's hopes of being involved in this summer's World Cup.
Although Fabio Capello is not due to name his squad until June 1, it seems unlikely the Italian will include a fringe player who is so lacking in match practice.
Mancini, though, is still hoping for the best.
"Joleon will not play in the last two games," he said.
"I hope Joleon will be fit for the World Cup. He has another 14 days after the Premier League season finishes."
Mancini was not anticipating Lescott would be available for tomorrow's crucial encounter with Tottenham, when a victory would leave City in pole position to clinch a Champions League berth for the first time in their history.
The tension around the Blues camp has been palpable in recent weeks, yet the Italian insists there is no need for nerves.
"We must not be nervous," he said.
"We must concentrate 100% because it is an important game for the club.
"But there is no pressure. It is not a war.
"We are in the Europa League next season. Now we have a chance to do more. We have worked for a year to get into this position."
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