Cisse breaks down in training

Last updated : 19 March 2003 By Brian Cartlidge

Cisse, who has not played since the away game at Blackburn in January, returned to training this week after a long term calf injury but has suffered a setback and returned to France to rest.

"It's a disappointment for Aliou and us," Blues manager Steve Bruce told the Birmingham Evening Mail.

"He was coming along, increasing his training, but suffered a setback. He's been ordered to rest for a week or so.

"We're not sure when he will be available now. This has come as a blow."