Manchester City’s injured Kevin De Bruyne should be back soon, says Pep Guardiola

The 33-year-old suffered a suspected groin problem in the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Published : Sep 23, 2024 19:52 IST - 1 MIN READ

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne reacts after sustaining an injury against Inter Milan.
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne reacts after sustaining an injury against Inter Milan. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne reacts after sustaining an injury against Inter Milan. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne should soon return from injury after missing Sunday’s Premier League clash at home to Arsenal, manager Pep Guardiola has said.

The 33-year-old suffered a suspected groin problem in the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.

City next hosts Championship (second-tier) side Watford in the League Cup third round on Tuesday and travels to Newcastle United in the Premier League at the weekend.

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“I don’t think it will be long,” Guardiola said of De Bruyne’s expected return after City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

“I cannot say how long for, I don’t know for Newcastle but it won’t be long. (He has) discomfort in his legs,” he added.

De Bruyne was out for four months with a hamstring injury last season but made a memorable comeback at St James’ Park with a goal in a 3-2 win over Newcastle in January.

City tops the standings in the league with 13 points after five games. 

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