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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shared an update about Kevin De Bruyne's injury and shared that he won’t be able to play. Notably, De Bruyne has been out of action ever since he suffered a thigh injury in the 0-0 draw against Inter Milan on September 18. He was expected to be back by now, and though he has returned to training, he is still not ready to play a game. As per Guardiola’s update, he will miss the upcoming League Game match at Tottenham.
Guardiola said that his side will “struggle” if the injured players on his side do not make quick returns. Notably, Manchester City players including Kyle Walker, Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish and Oscar Bobb have also been sidelined.
He feels that he can train, but not to go to that level: Pep Guardiola on update of Kevin De Bruyne
The City boss Pep Guardiola shared an update about Kevin and said that while he has resumed training, he is still yet to attain the level to compete. He said, “I would like to tell you, especially I would like to know it, but I don’t know right now. He feels that he can train, but not to go to that level that we need in competition. When you kick the ball or something, he still has pain and he doesn’t feel [right]. Kevin has to feel good to express his huge talent that he has. He’s feeling better, but not the best.”
Guardiola added, "For sure, if these guys don’t come back as quickly as possible, we’ll struggle, because we cannot sustain with just 14, 15 players for the season. We need the players to come back.”
