Bellamy has long-term fears

Welshman admits he only has a couple of seasons left

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Bellamy has long-term fears

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Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy fears his career could be over after one or two more seasons.

The 30-year-old forward is currently trying to shake off a groin injury which saw him miss Wales' 3-0 friendly win over Scotland at the weekend, as he desperately tries to regain fitness in time for City's trip to Liverpool on Saturday.

Bellamy has been blighted by injuries during his 13 year professional career, with his knees proving particularly troublesome, and has been forced to have a number of operations - including career saving surgery with US specialist Richard Steadman.

The City ace is realistic about his future in the game, but insists that he finally feels settled as a player and is enjoying his football more than ever.

"I know there aren't four or five years ahead of me with the injuries that I've had," he told the Manchester Evening News.

"Maybe I've got one or two years at the most and it'll be all over before I know it, so I'm just enjoying it.

"The last few months have given me a huge sense of pride. I think people have seen what I am as a player now.

"I have always got goals in my career, but am I a one-goal-in- two-games player? No, I'm not, but my career has been one-in-three, which is not too bad."

Bellamy has been part of the new-look City team that has made an excellent start to the Premier League season, as they look to push the top four and earn a spot in the UEFA Champions League.

The Welshman has kept his place in the side despite the influx of big-name signings such as Robinho and Emmanuel Adebayor, and has bagged five goals so far this term.