Speaking to the clubs official Website Hughes said:

“We knew Roque would have a period of rehabilitation when we signed him, but we have good options up front.”

“If we can, we want to give him the time he really needs, rather than getting him back early and having him at 70%.

“Rather than bring him back too soon I would rather give him the time that he needs. We are hoping by the end of the month he will be available.”

In other words what Hughes is really saying is we now have that many top quality strikers at the club there is no need for him to rush, just take all the time you need Roque.

The Paraguayan striker who joined the club from Blackburn in a deal worth around 17M this summer has not played any part in Manchester City’s pre season. Once the former Blackburn striker comes into contention City will boast one of the strongest attacking squads in the country.