Silva ruled out of Manchester City's clash with Tottenham

David Silva has been ruled out of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Tottenham this weekend, Goal understands.

Goal reported on Monday that Silva had been sent for scans after suffering muscle spasms over the past fortnight, having been withdrawn from the starting XI to face West Ham after feeling discomfort in the warm-up.

City lost the game 2-1 and Silva was again absent as Manuel Pellegrini’s side swept Sunderland aside in the League Cup in midweek, running out 4-1 winners.

Instead of rushing the Spaniard back, Silva has been ordered to rest for a few more days in order to regain his match fitness and City are optimistic that he will be fit to face Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday.

In the meantime, Kevin De Bruyne will deputise in the No.10 role against Spurs, having scored in the win over the Black Cats, while doubts persist over the fitness of Samir Nasri.

The Frenchman is currently sidelined with a knock and Jesus Navas will play on the wing if he fails to recover in time to face Mauricio Pochettino’s men at White Hart Lane.