Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed that star midfielder David Silva has still not returned to full fitness.

Silva has already featured in 13 matches since recovering from his ankle injury back in November but it has been clear to see that the Spaniard has not produced his best over the last two months.

Pellegrini has gone on to reveal that Silva has not been a 100% despite his return but is hopeful that the 30-year-old playmaker can rediscover his best form and full fitness ahead of his side's important title run-in.

Ahead of Wednesday night's Capital One Cup semi-final second leg against Everton, Pellegrini said: "David has had different injuries during the season, that's why I didn't want him to play two games that were very near (together).

"It was not only the ankle. He started with that and one or two weeks before the game against Everton he had a muscle injury that disturbed him a lot.

"But now he is feeling better so I hope he will finish the season in his best performance. Every day he is improving.

"Maybe he's not 100 per cent but I hope that he will return soon to be absolutely fit."