City hit by swine flu bug
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VIRUS ... Craig Bellamy
MANCHESTER CITY fear swine flu could be set to sweep through their squad.
Vladimir Weiss was ordered to remain at home instead of reporting for the Chelsea match last weekend after it was discovered he had contracted the H1N1 virus.
Now City have also confirmed Craig Bellamy has been suffering from the same problem, while several staff members have also reported flu-like symptoms.
City No2 Mark Bowen said: "There is a little bit of it creeping into the camp.
"Players come in every day with sniffles, coughs and colds and the doctor has to determine whether it is the onset of something more serious.
"It is his decision whether they have to be sent home."
Bellamy is believed to be over the worst, although he is still doubtful for Saturday's short trip to Bolton as he is battling to recover from a knee injury.
One player who definitely will not be involved at the Reebok Stadium is England defender Wayne Bridge.
The former Chelsea star was carried off at the weekend following a clash with Juliano Belletti.
Manager Mark Hughes initially felt Bridge would be out of action for a couple of weeks.
But scans have revealed the £12million full-back suffered medial ligament damage, which could sideline him for between four and six weeks.
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dun like Bellamy ...