David Silva missed Manchester City's draw with Crystal Palace and Pep Guardiola says he will not rush him back into action.
Pep Guardiola admits he is uncertain when David Silva will return to action for Manchester City.
The Spain star has not been involved since the 4-0 win over Bournemouth, with Guardiola citing personal reasons behind the playmaker's absence.
The 31-year-old was a telling absence for City as their 18-match winning run in the Premier League came to an end in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Guardiola would not expound the details behind Silva's time away from the first team, but stressed he would not be rushed back.
When asked about his return, he told a news conference: "I don't know. When he is ready, he will come back. But his personal life is always more important than any other situation.
"So, when he comes back it's because he's ready, welcome. That is what we have to do."
City are 14 points clear at the top of the table following their draw with Palace. They face Watford on Tuesday before an FA Cup clash with Burnley on Saturday.
Tomacnptz
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I think the moment of truth has come for all the clubs in the EPL.Injuries,suspensions are beginning to take their toll on the players and clubs.It is really tight for ManCity.Ihope they can survive this Jan with matches from about four fronts.
Hamzo
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I think D Silva Is getting his hair done..
nezairving-CR7
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I hope he returns in time for uefa champions league
nezairving-CR7
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When he returns city will seal the deal and win the epl
Timeistz
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happy new year city team n supporters
Rama Mtn
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Welcome to Mancester Injured.
vuacipst
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are you joking, chelsea will beat m,city any time you got a lucky goal in the first round,,
Lucky goal why ddn't yuh score if you can play better than City, you lost the game at your home ground
vuacipst
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Love you my team, recover early to those injured KDB, Silver, Mendy miss you too much, Captain K, and the young dangerous striker G. Jesus
neymarjr19
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Hope..David Silva will plays back soon..
Acktar
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Happy new year Silva. Wish you a year without problems!
jakirocitizen
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we need you Silva team is become unstable... plz come earlie as possible as you can...
RonaldoSumit
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Good luck Manchester city to start good new year and Happy new year...
frank_leo
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More Man City injury list David Silva Vincent Kompany John Stones Gabriel Jesus Kevin De Bruyne They will get a lose soon....
so sorry but stones is back he was on the bench against palace
frank_leo
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Hope he comes back soon because city needs him now more than ever
Santanacityzen
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are you joking, chelsea will beat m,city any time you got a lucky goal in the first round,,
Lucky...!!! That's wat u call it it was a spectacular goal well struck from a an impressive player for the full 90 ......with a comment like yours u didn't saw d match & for the record this was at d bridge....
biaiku
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City’s depth is insane. They can lose De Bruyne, Silva, Aguero and still field a better team than us and Chelsea combined
are you joking, chelsea will beat m,city any time you got a lucky goal in the first round,,
AritBayen
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He has cancer thats why god cure him soon 😢😢😢😢😢
Israelcity
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very funny but who will they play in absence of those once
not possi ble
cityzenOg
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I hope Silva sorts out the matter soon. As pep said his personal life is his ultimate concern.
Samyzy
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I just hope Da Silva is not a crucial part if City's success because he is absent and they draw. A nice game from Crystal Palace,I'm sure they see t hours watching videos on how teams defended against them and then they spent hours training in how to stop City. Excellent.
sekcloy
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Draw with Crystal P.,does not shake the position of the Citizens. Man City ride on.Sky is ur limit this season.
amedave1
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More Man City injury list David Silva Vincent Kompany John Stones Gabriel Jesus Kevin De Bruyne They will get a lose soon....
very funny but who will they play in absence of those once
Zawiprt
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David Silva has hands down been City's best player this season. Doesn't get the recognition he deserves! Keeps them ticking!
I completely agree. De Bruyne gets WAY too much credit
possiblen
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City’s depth is insane. They can lose De Bruyne, Silva, Aguero and still field a better team than us and Chelsea combined
Curry3030
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More Man City injury list David Silva Vincent Kompany John Stones Gabriel Jesus Kevin De Bruyne They will get a lose soon....
CdKeyb
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He's been playing like this for past 5 years just the performance of players around him has drastically improved and now he's finally getting the recognition he deserves.
Dirk410
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David Silva has hands down been City's best player this season. Doesn't get the recognition he deserves! Keeps them ticking!
redboy21
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Unpopular opinion but David Silva makes this City team tick way more than De Bruyne does
weepring
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19 wins 2 draws! Any City fan not happy with that from the start of the season isn't a real fan!!! Get Silva back for Watford game and we go again💙💙
wmj21
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Can imagine David silva going into training and saying"what's going on lads? I've been gone 5mins and you're throwing points around like confetti! "😂😂
rigorous
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He's the most underrated underrated player in the history of underrated players. He's never ever won any accolades, is rarely talked about & isn't regularly regarded to be better than Yaya & Kun.
boosters
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Clearly a family issue. None of our business really. Hope he gets back to playing soon but that's it
gangsta
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Hope he’s doing alright :/
blueSkyu
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Very impressed that no one has leaked anything. He seems to be well liked and respected and I believe it's why people respect his privacy. As a fan, I was concerned but its none of my business. I'm just ecstatic he's back!