Manchester City midfielder Minnesota Vikings Jerseys David Silva has mi sed three Premier League games over recent weeks due to the premature birth of his son.

Silva was afforded a hero's reception and put in a man-of-the-match performance when he returned to the City side for Tuesday's 3-1 win over Watford, although manager Pep Guardiola said after the match the Spain playmaker could mi s upcoming fixturesbecause "family is the most important thing in life".

City have not disclosed any Greg Joseph Jerseys details regarding Silva's situation since his initial absence for the 4-1 victory against Tottenham last month, but the 31-year-old Bashaud Breeland Jerseys has now i sued a statement via Twitter, detailing how his son, Mateo, is still receiving medical attention and "fighting day by day".

"I want to thank all of you for the love and good wishes received in the last Dan Chisena Jerseys few weeks, with special thanks to my team-mates, the manager and all at the club for understanding my situation," the statement read

"Also. I want to share with you the birth of my son, Mateo Alan Page Jerseys , who was born extremely preterm and is fighting day by day with the help of the medical team."

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Silva signed a contract extension at Myles Dorn Jerseys the Etihad Stadium in November and has five goals and eight a sists in 19 top-flight appearances this season, helping City to establish a dominant 15-point lead at the top of the Premier League.