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Updated August 15, 2023

Huge Blow: Kevin De Bruyne is out for four months!

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A massive blow for Man City as they will miss the service of their midfield maestro, Kevin De Bruyne, at least for three months due to an injury.

Huge Blow: Kevin De Bruyne is out for four months!

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A massive blow for Man City as they will miss the service of their midfield maestro, Kevin De Bruyne, at least for three months. Kevin De Bruyne was one of the trump cards for Pep Guardiola last season to win the TREBLE for the very first time. Unfortunately, the Citizens will have to continue without their maestro Kavin De Bruyne.

De Bruyne is expected to miss four months of action

The injury blow continues for Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian midfield maestro was also forced off from the final of the UEFA Champions League. Kevin De Bruyne didn't play a single minute for Man City in the pre-season. Guardiola only featured him before the tie-breaker against Arsenal. However, Kevin De Bruyne was on the starting XI for Man City's league opening game against Burnley. Unfortunately, he could last only 23 minutes at Turf Moor. Due to discomfort on the field, he requested to be substituted. After the medical assessment, Pep Guardiola spoke out about the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne. Manchester City are set to play the UEFA Super Cup Final against Sevilla tomorrow. That is why City boss Pep Guardiola had a Press conference Today and provided an update on Kevin De Bruyne. “It’s a serious injury,” Guardiola said. Pep Guardiola fears Kevin De Bruyne might need surgery. However, the decision will be taken within two or three days. "We have to decide surgery or not surgery but a few months out. Surgery would be, I don’t know, three or four months out," the City boss confirmed. Pep Guardiola accepts the injury of Kevin De Bruyne is a big loss for them. He said, “First of all, the injury to Kevin is a blow and a big loss for us. Kevin has specific qualities. You can lose it for one or two games but for a long time, this is tough for us. But we have to look forward and we have alternatives there at other options." Pep Guardiola criticized the tight schedule for the player's continuous injury. "Give me 25 days of preparation, and you will not be injured. Of course, we could say 'don't play'. I spoke to the doctors and the physios with him, and he said he felt good. But unfortunately, it happened," Guardiola added.

Foden to replace De Bruyne!

As Kevin De Bryne will be out for four months at least, Guardiola believes English forward Phil Foden can play De Bruyne's role on the pitch. Phil Foden has already shown his potential for Man City and earned the manager's trust. “Yes he can play there and he can play outside as well. But the club since day one gave me a really good squad and we are going to find a solution." Guardiola added. City midfielder Rodri also has faith in Phil Foden. Rodri said, "With Phil [Foden], it's not about Kevin's injury, he's a player who can play everywhere so let's see. I think he's our best player in between the lines and I like him there. But he is also very decisive out wide."

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