Pep Guardiola has given an update on Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian was ruled out against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
City were held by the Italian champions by two goals and both teams had good chances to win the game.
However, the main focus after the game was on De Bruyne’s fitness for the big game against Arsenal at the Etihad on Sunday.
Guardiola issues De Bruyne update
De Bruyne appeared injured when he came off at the end of the first half and did not come out of the second.
The Belgian missed a lot of last season due to a hamstring injury and City will be hoping that he will not be able to play again.
Speaking after the match, Guardiola gave an update on the midfielder and confirmed that he is being tested and more will be known on Thursday.
“I don’t know, I haven’t talked to the doctor,” he told reporters.
“We’ll check tonight and I’ll have more information tomorrow.”
City fans will be hoping it’s nothing serious and it was a defensive move and now they face a tough wait to find out the extent of the issue.
Although players like Phil Foden or Ilkay Gundogan could replace De Bruyne if he misses the Arsenal game it is still very difficult.
The Belgian has been a key part of City’s success since arriving from Wolfsburg in 2015 and has established himself as one of the best players in Premier League history.
The 33-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has won six Premier League titles and the Champions League, among many other trophies, during his time at the Etihad.
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