Christian Benteke looks set to be in the squad for the game against Man City this weekend.Paul Lambert revealed that barring any last-minute hitches his intention is to include Benteke in the matchday group on Saturday.It's a big boost for the forward, who played 60 minutes for the U21s on Monday against Bolton.Lambert has been pleased with his progress and now hopes to see him available in the clash with the champions.He said: "If everything goes okay tomorrow and he feels okay, then I will put Christian in the squad."He's come through the last few weeks unscathed."He played for an hour on Monday in the U21s."We will see how he is tomorrow but my intention is that he'll be in the squad."First and foremost, his leg is better - his achilles is okay. He has no ill effects on it whatsoever."He came through the U21s pretty good and trained for the rest of the week."Ron Vlaar looks set to miss out on Saturday while Libor Kozak has had a setback in his return.Vlaar has been absent against Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea after injuring his calf against Hull.Lambert is hopeful of seeing the skipper soon after the international break.Kozak was making good progress from his broken leg but his return has been put back.He added: "Ron is doing really well. This one is probably too early. Hopefully we will see him after the break."Libor had another operation on Wednesday. He's had a setback on his leg but hopefully that will start to heal."
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