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Dec. 11, 2018 / 11:12 AM

Manchester City's David Silva out for weeks with hamstring injury

Manchester City players Fernandinho (L) and David Silva (R) celebrate during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United in Manchester, Britain. Photo by Nigel Roddis/EPA-EFE

Manchester City players Fernandinho (L) and David Silva (R) celebrate during an English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United in Manchester, Britain. Photo by Nigel Roddis/EPA-EFE

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Manchester City will be without star midfielder David Silva for a few weeks -- including Wednesday's Champions League clash -- due to a hamstring injury.

Sky Blues manager Pep Guardiola told reporters on Tuesday that Silva will miss the final Champions League Group F game. Silva sustained the injury during a 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Saturday in London.

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Manchester City will also be without Kevin De Bruyne, Danilo, Sergio Aguero, Benjamin Mendy and Claudio Bravo. But Silva's absence could be for a "few weeks," according to Guardiola.

"Silva not able, Kevin not able, Danilo not able, Sergio isn't ready," Guardiola said, according to ManCity.com

"[Silva will be out for] a few weeks. Last game he was substituted, not too big but he stops for a few weeks. Maybe he [Aguero] has a chance for the weekend."

City has 15 players available for the match against Hoffenheim, which is set for 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

The Sky Blues have already clinched a spot in the next round of the Champions League. The round of 16 draw is set for Monday in Nyon, Switzerland.

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City returns to Premier League action against Everton at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday at Etihad Stadium.

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