Pep Guardiola has said it is too soon to say whether Kyle Walker has a chance of playing at the World Cup.
Walker, the Manchester City and England right-back, underwent groin surgery earlier this week after being forced off injured against Manchester United last Sunday.
Walker now faces a race against time to recover fitness ahead of the tournament in Qatar, which begins in six weeks.
City manager Guardiola said: 'The same as the doctor said - he's out for a few weeks.