Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could miss several months of action with his team After the injury he suffered last Friday against Burnley on matchday 1 of the English Premier League, it was more serious than expected.
De Bruyne was injured before 20 minutes after a fortuitous crash and had to leave the field of play, giving midfielder Mateo Kovacic entry and official debut.
despite the ailment the belgian left by his own means walking from the courtso it was presumed that it would not be serious, but it was Pep Guardiola who revealed the hard truth at a press conference.
According to the words of the Manchester City manager, both De Bruyne and the team’s doctors have not decided which is the best step to follow, but In the event that you decide to have surgery, the return time will be longer.
“We have to make a decision. He will be away for several months. We will make the decision in the next few days. An operation is an operation, it would be three or four months off”, said the Spanish coach.
Due to the injury, De Bruyne has been dropped from the squad to play the European Super Cup against Sevilla this Wednesday.
“Kevin’s injury is a very big blow, it is a great loss. If he is away for a long time it is a very hard blow, but we have to look forward. We have alternatives, but De Bruyne is irreplaceable“Guardiola finished.
De Bruyne has been one of the most key players in the figure of Pep Guardiola with Manchester City, Coming to collaborate with 28 goals and 36 assists in the last three campaigns.
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