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Injury boost as Pep Guardiola ‘thinks’ Man City forward will be fit to face Real Madrid

Manchester City could have Raheem Sterling back ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 clash with Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola confirmed.

The 25-year-old has been out of action for three weeks with a hamstring injury that he picked up in City’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur (February 2), but he should make his return in midweek.

When asked if Sterling could face Real, Guardiola told City’s official website: “I think so – he’s getting there. This kind of injury is a little bit dangerous. He feels really well but the doctor says it’s three weeks and we don’t want to take a risk.