Silva out of Manchester City squad for Shakhtar as youngsters get nod

David Silva has been left out of Manchester City's travelling party for the Champions League Group F game at Shakhtar Donetsk.

A statement on City's official website noted the Spain playmaker was "not fully fit" despite scoring an 83rd-minute winner in Sunday's Premier League game against West Ham at the Etihad Stadium.

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