Ferran Torres is set to be out for up to three months for Manchester City after fracturing his foot while on duty with Spain.
Torres is understood to have picked up the injury during the international break in the Nations League semi-final victory over Italy where, having scored twice, he limped off four minutes after half-time.
The forward was then passed fit to feature against France in the final before he was again replaced in the 84th minute.
But having undergone tests on his return from the international break, the club have confirmed that they don't expect the 21-year-old to return until the new year.