David Silva races to recover from injury in time for Real Madrid clash

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Last Updated : Feb 20 2020 | 9:26 PM IST

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hopes David Silva will be fit for next week's Champions League clash against Real Madrid after the midfielder was injured during the 2-0 win against West Ham.

Silva limped off in the closing moments at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday after being caught by a crunching tackle from West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna.

Guardiola immediately asked Silva about the extent of the injury on the touchline and, while he does not think the problem is especially serious, there is still some doubt about his availability for the last 16 first leg in Spain next Wednesday.

"He told me that he felt something. But I don't think it was a big issue," Guardiola said.

"I will know (on Thursday) exactly. He played really well and we will see in the next days.

"He told me he had more caution after what happened near the goal. We will see with the doctors."

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First Published: Feb 20 2020 | 9:26 PM IST

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