RIO'S RETURN
"I had never had an operation before this season and never had such a sustained time out of the game, but in my first couple of months here, I've had it all.
Rio's set to miss massive games against Newcastle and Liverpool, as well as the Champions League trip to Basle, but could well be back in the side by the time Arsene Wenger's Arsenal come to town next month.
"It's been a bit stop-start this season,"
"It's disappointing when you're injured at any time and we've got some important games coming up as well.
"You want to be fit and playing in the big games as often as possible, but it's unfortunate and it looks like being three to four weeks I'm going to be out."