Manchester City playmaker David Silva admits he is “still getting the rhythm” after his recent ankle injury but is optimistic he will soon be at 100 per cent.

Silva, troubled by ankle problems for some time, missed nine games for City earlier this season after a tackle forced him to come off in the first 10 minutes of a match for Spain in early October.

Since returning to action at the end of November with a substitute appearance against Southampton, the 29-year-old has played a further four times, starting on each occasion but only completing the full 90 minutes once.

And Silva said: “I have had a few problems with my ankle, but I was able to play - then unfortunately a very bad tackle meant I got injured again and I was out.

“But I’m back now and still getting the rhythm, and hopefully soon will be at 100 per cent.”

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