THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazil forward Robinho looks set to make his first Manchester City appearance for three months against Hull on Saturday after being passed fit by coach Mark Hughes.
City’s record signing has been struggling with a stress fracture in an ankle sustained on World Cup qualifying duty in September.
"We are delighted that he is back, and fit and well, because he will have a real influence for us this year I am sure," Hughes said Friday. "If anyone is out for a long period sometimes you can forget how accomplished they are. Having worked with him this week and seen him back in the group, we can see the qualities that he can bring to the side."
The 25-year-old Robinho last played for the Premier League club on Aug. 27. In the meantime, he has been the focus of speculation linking him to Barcelona.
"Robinho is a guy that generates comment and since he has been out with his injury the news has clearly not been about what he is doing on the pitch," Hughes said. "Instead it is about what might happen and comments about his future, more often than not from people without any valid insight."
Hughes will be looking to Robinho to help end a run of six draws in the league.