David Silva INJURY BLOW! Knee injury could rule Spanish star out of Manchester derby
Posted Thursday, October 30, 2014 by Express.co.uk
DAVID SILVA is at risk of missing the Manchester derby after being substituted in just the eighth minute with a suspected knee injury.
David Silva could miss the Manchester derby on Monday
Silva clashed with Newcastle defender Ryan Taylor, and despite his efforts to continue, was replaced by Samir Nasri less than ten minutes into City's Capital One Cup clash.
The Spaniard has been the driving force behind City in recent games, netting a stunning solo effort during the 2-1 defat to West Ham.
Manuel Pellegrini understands they'll need all their stars to overcome a resurgent United who have gone four games unbeaten, including two tricky fixtures with Everton and Chelsea.
But should he recover in time City will be confident of winning their fourth successive Manchester derby.
Defender Aleksandar Kolarov has already stoked the fire ahead of Sunday's much anticipated game by describing Louis van Gaal's side as inferior.
Kolarov said: "It is a great game to watch or play in - I think every player in the world would like to play this game.
"United has a great history but in the last five or six years, I think we have been superior to them. It will be a great game to play."
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