Sevilla's injured French striker Kevin Gameiro will miss the visit of English champions Manchester City in a crucial Champions League clash on Tuesday.

Gameiro is Sevilla's top scorer so far this season with seven goals in 14 appearances.

But the diminutive striker suffered a hamstring injury in the Europa League holders 2-1 defeat at Villarreal on Saturday.

Sevilla remain hopeful he could return for Real Madrid's Liga game in Seville next weekend.

"Gameiro suffered a grade one tear in his left hamstring according to tests carried out this morning," Sevilla said on their website on Sunday.

"The injury will prevent him playing on Tuesday against Manchester City," the statement confirmed.