Manchester City fans are bitterly disappointed on the news that playmaker David Silva could miss the vital clash with Liverpool this week.
Indeed, following the weekend win over Southampton, Pep Guardiola confirmed that Silva is a major doubt for the game next weekend and will certainly miss the trip to Atalanta in midweek.
The champions will travel to Anfield on Sunday in what is set to be the biggest match of the Premier League season so far. A win for the home side could put them nine points ahead, with Liverpool’s late winner against Aston Villa keeping them six points adrift of City at the moment.
Silva has, of course, been of immense importance to the Sky Blues over the last decade and will be a huge miss this Sunday. The Spaniard has three goals and four assists in the league so far, and he continues to prove his worth to the club week in, week out.
Some fans have alluded to the fact Phil Foden could come in for Silva. However, most supporters are gutted by the news and can’t believe their luck with injuries this season.
Here’s what some City fans have had to say on this bad news…