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David Silva will miss this weekend’s Manchester derby after being ruled out for three to four weeks through injury.
The skilful Manchester City midfielder hurt his knee during Wednesday’s Capital One Cup defeat at home to Newcastle.
Silva was injured after just nine minutes against Newcastle after tangling with Ryan Taylor.
City tweeted the news of Silva’s absence: "Manuel Pellegrini confirms he will miss Sunday's game. Will be out for 3-4 weeks.”
And manager Pellegrini, speaking at Friday's pre-derby press conference, said: “He has a problem with a ligament and will be out for around three weeks.
“He’s a very important player but we have a squad and have to replace him.”
The City boss is also keeping an eye on Yaya Toure but Pellegrini believes the Ivory Coast star will be fit to face United at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
The Chilean added: “Yaya has a small problem but should play.”
City go into Sunday’s clash with neighbours United at the Etihad Stadium on the back of two successive defeats.
Watch the Manchester derby live on Sky Spoorts 1 on Sunday, with coverage from 1.30pm.
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