Manchester City forward Robinho will be out for up to four weeks after suffering a stress fracture to his ankle while on international duty.
The Brazilian, who was absent for City's 4-2 win against Arsenal on Saturday, and BBC Sport reports that he will miss the derby against Manchester United on 20 September.
The former Real Madrid player sustained the injury during the 3-1 victory against Argentina on 6 September.
Carlos Tevez remains an injury doubt for the game against his former club.
Tevez was also missing due to a knee injury as City maintained their perfect start to the season.
The Argentine became a cult hero at United but left in acrimonious circumstances after being unhappy at his treatment by the club's hierarchy.
He joined on loan in August 2007 and became increasingly unsettled the longer United failed to offer him a permanent deal.
United did eventually offer Tevez a five-year contract over the summer but by then it was too late and Tevez joined City.
"We will do everything in our power to get him fit," Hughes said of Tevez.
"For obvious reasons, he would love to play in that match."
Written by Paul Grippo, an United's fan from United's blog
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