By Alex Richards
28 Mar 2011 16:33:00
Micah Richards,Manchester City(Getty Images)
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Manchester City defender Micah Richards is ready to sleep in an oxygen chamber in order to be fit for his side’s FA Cup semi-final clash with Manchester United on April 16.
The powerful defender pulled his hamstring whilst on international duty with the England under-21’s against Denmark last Thursday and feared that he would be missing for the match against United.
Richards is set to undergo a scan today to find out the full extent of the injury and is willing to do whatever it takes to be fit to take on the Premier League leaders.
“I will do anything and everything to make that game” said Richards, according to the Mirror.
“I knew straight away what I had done because I heard the dreaded ‘ping’. It is a bit sore but I’m hoping it is not too bad.
“Some of the other lads have used an oxygen tent to help them recover more quickly from injuries so I am willing to give it a go. I will sleep in the thing if necessary. I want to be available for that game against United. It is going to be a great occasion.”