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David Silva has added to Manchester City’s title concerns after suffering an ankle injury in the defeat to Premier League leaders Leicester.

The Spanish international was taken off after 77 minutes as City slipped to six points behind Claudio Ranieri’s leaders.

He is now expected to miss out on another pivotal game in the title race when Tottenham travel to the Etihad next week.

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Silva has already missed a large part of the season due to an ankle problem - and he joins Kevin de Bruyne, Vincent Kompany, Eliaquim Mangala, Jesus Navas, Wilfried Bony and Samir Nasri on the sidelines.

Pellegrini confirmed: “David was playing the last game with pain in his ankle, today was worse because he had a twist in his ankle.

“We will see, but I think it will be difficult for him to recover soon.”

Asked if the 30-year-old would be back in time for Spurs, he added: “I don’t think so, but we must wait for the week.”

Pellegrini’s squad is being severely stretched by injuries as City continue their pursiut of an umprecedented quadruple.

He stated on Friday tha that he is down to just 14 fit outfield players - and Silva’s absence will only further weaken his attacking options.

Kompany could return for Spurs after stepping up his comeback from his latest calf injury.