Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that Stevan Jovetic will return to training next week.

The 24-year-old striker, who has been linked with a move back to Fiorentina, has not featured for the Blues since October due to persistent injury troubles.

When asked if Jovetic would be available for Wednesday's FA Cup third-round replay against Blackburn Rovers, Pellegrini told reporters: "Not this week. But next week him and Jack Rodwell will be fit."

Jovetic has scored two goals in five games for City so far this season.

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Jack Prescott