Manchester City could be without Bernardo Silva for the game against West Ham when the Premier League returns.
Portugal’s Football Federation have confirmed that he will miss the game against Poland on Tuesday night, casting huge doubts over his fitness ahead of the meeting with Manuel Pellegrini’s men.
Silva played the full 90 minutes in Portugal’s game against Italy over the weekend but will now miss the game in Guimaraes.
The midfielder has been excellent for Pep Guardiola’s men this season and his absence will come as a huge blow for City.
The two sides meet at the London Stadium on Saturday following the conclusion of the latest international break.
West Ham will be hoping to upset the odds against the Premier League champions, with a positive result able to take them one step closer to the top half of the table.
Pellegrini has his own injury problems after it was confirmed summer signing Ryan Fredericks will miss the rest of the year.
