Mancini plays down Silva injury

Mancini plays down Silva injury

Published Nov. 3, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

Manager Roberto Mancini played down fears of a David Silva injury after he limped out of Manchester City's win in Villarreal.

City's playmaker, a star man for them so far this season, left the field clutching his back in the second half before his side recorded a 3-0 Champions League victory.

However, Mancini said afterwards he was not concerned.

He said: "I don't think this is serious. He took a knock on his back.

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"Also we play again in 60 hours against QPR. I think he can recover well."
 

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