Manchester City expect to have full back Benjamin Mendy back in action by the end of September after a successful knee operation.

That will mean the France international comes in contention for a place in the team after the first international break, although City will not rush him back.

Mendy has completed the first stage of his rehabilitation in Barcelona and will re-join the team in Manchester at the end of August.

City will still be cautious with his recovery given it was the second serious knee injury the left-back has suffered since arriving from Monaco for £52m in 2018.

Mendy will also have to fight for his place when he is fully fit as Pep Guardiola has activated a £12m buy-back clause to bring another left back, Angelino, back to the club from PSV Eindhoven

Angelino had an excellent season in Holland, making 34 appearances for PSV and chipping in with nine assists. He has also played in eight Champions League games and had attracted interest from scouts across Europe.