Pablo Zabaleta, who has been on compassionate leave, is in contention for a Manchester City recall this weekend.<\/p>\n
The Argentine has spent the last three weeks back in his homeland after being informed that his father had been involved in a serious car crash.<\/p>\n
City put no pressure on the versatile defender to rush back, aware that his family concerns must come first.<\/p>\n
They have, however, welcomed him back to training on Tuesday, with his father having come out of his coma and been taken off the critical list.<\/p>\n
In his absence, City have picked up mixed results from fixtures against Reading, Dynamo Kiev and Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Crucial<\/p>\n
Despite having missed three important games, there is every chance Zabaleta will be returned to the fold against Sunderland on Sunday.<\/p>\n
He has figured in 37 of City’s 46 games in all competitions this season and is considered to be an important part of Roberto Mancini’s squad.<\/p>\n
It is likely he will be drafted back in at right-back against the Black Cats, with injuries having left the Blues short in that area.<\/p>\n
“In a week that Roberto Mancini has lost Micah Richards and Jerome Boateng to injuries picked up while on international duty, Zaba’s return will be a welcome boost ahead of what is a crucial game in the Blues’ bid for Champions League football,” read a statement on City’s official website.<\/p>\n
“Pablo has expressed his thanks for all the messages of support he’s had from City fans during what has been a very difficult time for his family.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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