Monday 21 July 2014 20:07, UK
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo says he will be out for "a few months" after fracturing a metatarsal bone.
Negredo posted a photo on social media of his right foot in a protective boot and said the injury was to his fifth metatarsal.
An accompanying message said: "I want to let you know that its going to be hard for the next few months. I will be back stronger than ever. I will return with a vengeance."
The Spain international, who played 45 minutes as Premier League champions City beat Hearts in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, did not say how the fracture happened.
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Speaking this week on the club's television channel, the 28-year-old denied the rumours of a departure, saying: "I don’t want to leave City. I’m very happy and very settled here.
"I had a difficult end to the season and that’s why there has been a lot of talking but I’ve been very happy here from the first day I arrived."
Negredo appeared to sustain the injury shortly after setting up City's opening goal by Scott Sinclair in the 2-1 victory with a brilliant through-ball, limping off just before the break at Tynecastle.
The 28-year-old joined City from Sevilla a year ago in a £16million-plus deal and quickly became a fans' favourite after making an immediate impact.
