Yaya Toure expected to play Sunday vs. Chelsea despite slight groin injury
Reuters
Yaya Toure's impressive performance Monday didn't come without injury, as the Manchester City midfielder suffered a slight groin strain after scoring two goals against West Bromwich Albion.
The Ivorian, however, is expected to be fit for Sunday's early-season showdown with Chelsea, as Manchester City looks to increase its advantage on the defending league champions.
Toure was taken out of Monday's match with 10 minutes to go as a precaution.
"He had a little problem in his groin," manager Manuel Pellegrini told reporters after City's 3-0 win. "But I hope on Wednesday he will be okay because it was more a precaution."
The 32-year-old is expected to undergo further tests on his groin Wednesday.
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