- Pep Guardiola has confirmed that David Silva will face Manchester United on Sunday
- The Spaniard sustained an injury in City's last game against West Ham United
- Guardiola explained that the doctor has confirmed him fit for the Manchester derby
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided important updates on some of his players ahead of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday, December 10.
Midfielder David Silva was injured during Manchester City's last Premier League win against West Ham United as the Etihad landlords won the match 2-1.
The Spanish star was then out of Manchester City's Champions League defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk with many believing that he could be out of the Manchester derby.
Manchester City star David Silva (photo: Goal)
Guardiola has now confirmed that David Silva has recovered and will face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, December 10.
“The doctor told me in the beginning of the week there was a doubt about him playing but today he arrived and said he felt really good, so he’s going to play.” Guardiola told Man City website.
The former Barcelona gaffer also explained that City captain Vincent Kompany is a doubt, but will face a late fitness test along with Fabian Delph.
“Kompany before the game against Shakhtar felt something and was not comfortable, and that’s why he could not play. He knows his body better than anyone.
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Man City captain Vincent Kompany (photo: Metro)
''He felt something and couldn’t play against Donetsk. I wanted him to play to get rhythm before Old Trafford. Tomorrow we will know if he can play.
“Fabian Delph was sick, he vomited and had a fever and that’s why he couldn’t play,'' Guardiola explained.
Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk ended Manchester City unbeaten run this season by beating them 2-1 in the Champions League.
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