Vincent Kompany has confirmed he will play no part in his own testimonial.
Kompany, 33, is set to bid an emotional farewell to the Etihad on Wednesday night when a Manchester City Legends side faces a team made up of Premier League all stars.
But the Anderlecht player-manager has announced he will not play due to a thigh problem.
Kompany was forced off in Anderlecht's victory over Genk before the international break and has not recovered in time.
Speaking to the media before the match, he said: "Unfortunately, I won’t be starting tonight or playing.
"It’s typical of me, I’ve got a slight hamstring injury so I couldn’t risk it tonight but there’s a low of awesome players.
"It’s a celebration to say goodbye and I don’t have to be on the pitch. It’s for an unbelievable cause."
Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Mario Balotelli are among the Man City stars taking to the pitch at the Etihad.
They will be coming up against Premier League greats Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and Gary Neville in the clash.
And he admitted he is hoping his side can get at Sky Sports pundit Neville during the encounter.
"It's unfortunate that Leroy Sane is out with a knee injury, because I would have put him on Gary Neville," Kompany told Sky Sports .
"My goal was to put the fastest winger I could find on Gary Neville's side! Unless he goes and hides at centre-back, we'll see."
