Tuesday, April 09, 2013 - Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that play maker David Silva is a doubt for his side's FA Cup semi-final clash with defending Champions Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday.
The Spaniard was forced off late in Monday's 2-1 derby win over Manchester United and manager Roberto Mancini fears the Silva will not recover in time to face Chelsea at Wembley.
"I think it is a hamstring injury. Maybe it is not so bad but I don't think he will be ready for Chelsea," said the Italian.
"I think it is a hamstring injury. Maybe it is not so bad but I don't think he will be ready for Chelsea."
Mancini admits City will need to produce another battling display against the Blues, who have lost only one of their last five games.
"Chelsea are in a good moment, they play well and it will be difficult.
"It will be a good game, probably, but it will be different. semi-finals are different from championship games."
Should City advance past Chelsea then they will face the winner of Wigan Athletic versus Millwall in the final.
The Kenyan DAILY POST.