Eriksson eyes Johnson return February 13 2008
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is hopeful midfielder Michael Johnson will be fit for their next match against Everton on February 25.
The 19-year-old played a major part in City's flying start to the season but has been out of action since December with a niggling abdominal injury.
Johnson played in a reserve-team match on Monday, and Eriksson told the club's official website: "Michael did very well for 45 minutes, and the positive is that he had no discomfort afterwards.
"I hope he has no setbacks, and if things go as I think he would be ready for Everton."
However, Bulgarian striker Valeri Bojinov is not expected to feature against the Toffees despite a goal-scoring return in the second-string draw with Newcastle.
The 21-year-old injured knee ligaments on his first start for the Blues in August and Eriksson does not want to rush him back.
"Bojinov is not ready for the first team yet," the Swede said.
"It's like having a new signing but I doubt very much that he would be ready for Everton. But he's got a big smile on his face now, he's very happy."