Football Pep Guardiola: De Bruyne an injury doubt for Manchester derby Kevin De Bruyne missed Manchester City's FA Cup triumph over Sheffield Wednesday ahead of the upcoming trip to Old Trafford. Rob Lancaster 05 March, 2020 10:41 IST Pep Guardiola: De Bruyne an injury doubt for Manchester derby Rob Lancaster 05 March, 2020 10:41 IST Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is unsure if Kevin De Bruyne will be fit for Sunday's derby against Manchester United due to a shoulder injury. De Bruyne was not involved as City triumphed 1-0 at Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup, Sergio Aguero's goal sending the holder through to the quarterfinals midweek. Speaking after Wednesday's victory, Guardiola revealed star De Bruyne was absent because of a problem suffered in the closing stages of the EFL Cup final against Aston Villa at the weekend.READ | Aguero strike sends Manchester City into FA quarters The City boss admitted he does not know if the 28-year-old will be ready for the weekend as City faces the short trip to Old Trafford in the Premier League. "Kevin had a problem here [pointing to his shoulder]," Guardiola told the media. "He was not fit. In the last game, the last minutes he fell down in a bad position and had a problem in his back. We don't know how long [he will be out]. Hopefully not much." Asked if Belgium international De Bruyne will be fit to face United, he replied: "I don't know." De Bruyne only came on a second-half substitute against Villa, replacing Ilkay Gundogan in the 58th minute at Wembley Stadium. After the game against United, City hosts Arsenal in league action next Wednesday, while the second leg of its Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid takes place at the Etihad Stadium on March 17. Watch: When a journalist joined celebrating fans after Australia qualified for FIFA World Cup 2022 Watch: India's road to AFC Asian Cup 2023 Roy Krishna leaves ATK Mohun Bagan - a look back at his time in the ISL Two Manchester United fans look back at Liverpool's failed Champions League, quadruple bids Read more stories on Football. More Videos Benzema is probably the most underestimated player in history, says UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin Real Madrid vs Liverpool, Champions League Final preview: Team news, players to watch out for Must watch: Roma players interrupt Mourinho's press conference to celebrate Conference League title Premier League recap: Man City win title, Liverpool misses out, Burnley relegated; Salah and Son share Golden Boot FIFA World Cup 2022: A look at the venues Premier League - 3 key battles to watch out for on matchday 38 Record breakers Gokulam Kerala ready for AFC Cup challenge Champions League semifinal leg 2: Real Madrid v Manchester City preview; star players; injury update
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