VIRUS ... Craig Bellamy
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.
