Kevin De Bruyne to Miss Manchester City’s Match Against Arsenal Due to Injury

Injury Update

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne will miss his team’s match against Arsenal in the English Premier League due to injury, press reports said on Thursday.

According to the British newspaper, Mirror, Kevin De Bruyne will not be able to play in Manchester City’s match against Arsenal in the English Premier League next Sunday due to injury.

Reason for Absence

The report explained that Pep Guardiola, the coach of Manchester City, does not want to risk Kevin De Bruyne’s participation against Arsenal, so as not to lose him for a longer period.

The 33-year-old Belgium international was forced off at half-time after sustaining an injury while running in the first half, when he was brought down by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Despite receiving treatment, De Bruyne continued until the end of the first half but did not play again in the second.

Uncertainty Over Availability

City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted there is uncertainty over De Bruyne’s availability at the weekend.

“I don’t know (what the problem is),” Guardiola said. “I haven’t spoken to the doctors yet. We will evaluate him tonight, maybe tomorrow. I will have more information tomorrow.”

Match Details

Sunday’s match against Arsenal will be a sufficient test for City, with Mikel Arteta’s side sitting second in the table, just two points off first, having finished second to them in the last two seasons.

De Bruyne suffered a thigh injury before the end of the first half of the match against Inter Milan in the first round of the Champions League group stage, which ended in a goalless draw.

Team Performance

Manchester City tops the Premier League table with 12 points, a perfect score.

Conclusion

With Kevin De Bruyne set to miss the match against Arsenal, Manchester City will have to rely on other players to deliver a win. The team’s perfect start to the season will be put to the test as they face a strong Arsenal side.

FAQs

Q: What is the reason for Kevin De Bruyne’s absence?

A: De Bruyne suffered a thigh injury during the match against Inter Milan and will not play in the match against Arsenal.

Q: How long will Kevin De Bruyne be out?

A: The exact duration of De Bruyne’s absence is unknown, but Pep Guardiola has said that he will have more information tomorrow.

Q: Will Manchester City still be able to win without De Bruyne?

A: Manchester City has a strong team and can still win without De Bruyne. However, his absence will certainly be felt.