Manchester City injury fears for David Silva as Spain playmaker trains on his own ahead of Russia friendly

MANCHESTER CITY fear star playmaker David Silva has picked up an injury on international duty.

The Spaniard trained away from the rest of his team-mates on Monday ahead of his country’s clash with Russia tonight.

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According to Spanish publication AS, Silva remains a huge doubt for the match against the World Cup hosts.

And Marca report he is suffering from a neck condition called torticollis.

City boss Pep Guardiola will be sweating on the fitness of the 31-year-old with a tough test at Leicester on Saturday.

Silva was instrumental in Spain’s 5-0 win over Costa Rica scoring twice as the 2010 World Cup winners extended their unbeaten run to 15 matches.

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Remarkably he is just nine goals away from matching Raul’s record for Spain which stands at 44.

And his form for club has been just as impressive with Guardiola starting Silva in every Premier League match this campaign.

Silva’s performances were recognised at the Northwest Football Awards after picking up the Player of the Year award.

Meanwhile Guardiola is set to hand youngster Pablo Maffeo a first-team chance next season.

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The 20-year-old Spanish full-back is impressing during a season-long move to City’s La Liga sister club Girona.