Kevin De Bruyne Injury Recovery ‘Won’t Be Long’ Says Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola – News18

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

“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.”

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.

Manchester City’s injury woes persist as latest reports state that midfielder Rodri could possibly be ruled out for the rest of the season after picking up an injury against Arsenal last night in the Premier League.

The Spain international fought back tears as he limped off the pitch with Mateo Kovacic brought onto replace him.

Reports from Spain suggest the injury is worse than initially thought. Early tests indicate that the 28-year-old might have torn his cruciate ligament—a devastating blow for both him and City fans.

City top the standings with 13 points after five games.

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – Reuters)