Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is set to remain on the sidelines for an extended period due to his ongoing injury. Pep Guardiola confirmed that the Belgian star, who has been out for the past month, will not be rushed back into action. De Bruyne suffered a groin injury last month and, although no exact timeframe has been given, Guardiola emphasized that the 33-year-old will only return when he is fully fit. The injury has caused De Bruyne to miss several key fixtures, including their Champions League clash against Sparta Prague.
Additionally, City will also be without Kyle Walker, who is nursing a knee injury, while other long-term absentees like Rodri and Oscar Bobb are still unavailable.
De Bruyne’s absence has forced Guardiola to explore alternative options in the midfield, with players like Phil Foden expected to take on more responsibility during this period.
