David Silva Injury: Updates on Manchester City Star's Ankle and Return

Manchester City midfielder David Silva suffered an ankle injury during Spain's UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Luxembourg on Oct. 9. He is ready to return to competitive action.

Continue for updates.

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Silva Available vs. Southampton

Saturday, Nov. 28

Silva made a substitute appearance during City's Premier League match against Ronald Koeman's Saints.

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Latest on Silva's Fitness Status

Friday, Nov. 27

City boss Manuel Pellegrini revealed Silva would be fit to face Southampton on Saturday, per David McDonnell of the Daily Mirror.

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Silva's Return Timely Boost for City

Silva is pivotal to Pellegrini's plans, as he is the Citizens' primary creator in midfield. Summer arrival Kevin De Bruyne has helped lift some of the pressure off the Spaniard's shoulders, but Silva is as close to irreplaceable as it gets.

Without him, City's title challenge has faltered. Their recent 4-1 loss to Liverpool was particularly worrying and was followed up by defeat to Juventus in Europe.

Silva has the ability to decide matches with a single stroke of genius. With Premier League and Champions League success expected of this year's City squad, Pellegrini and co. will need the Spaniard's services.