Belgian star van Buyten ruled out for season

Daniel van Buyten has been ruled out for for the rest of the season after suffering a groin tear during training yesterday.

The Belgian defender, currently on loan at Manchester City from Marseille, was due to play in the Blues’ Premiership encounter with Fulham at Eastlands tomorrow but assistant manager Arthur Cox confirmed the severity of the damage.

“It is a grade three tear and I don’t expect to see him again this season,” said Cox.

“It’s very unfortunate for the lad because he has done very well since joining us.”

Cox also confirmed that manager Kevin Keegan, who will have a cortisone injection into his back on Wednesday, has been advised by surgeons not to attend the game.