The midfielder sustained a muscle injury in training on Sunday and missed Monday’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea as a result.
However, the Brazil international has revealed he will only be sidelined for 15 days, meaning he faces a race against time to be fit to face the Spanish champions at the Etihad Stadium on Feb. 18 -- 16 days after he first picked up the problem.
While it was reported in some quarters that he is unlikely to make his comeback in February, Fernandinho said he is optimistic he will be back soon.
Fernandinho's Twitter Account: "Good afternoon, I would like to tell you about my injury and quell rumors.
I return to play in 15 days or less!"
5:48 AM - 6 Feb 2014