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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

De Bruyne injury more complicated than first thought, Guardiola reveals

Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne was expected to be back from his thigh injury against Tottenham but is still in recovery. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/Reuters

Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne’s thigh injury is causing greater concern than anticipated. The manager said Manchester City will be in trouble if players do not return to fitness soon.

De Bruyne will miss the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Tottenham on Wednesday night along with five teammates. The Belgian has not featured since coming off injured against Inter in the Champions League on 18 September. Guardiola expected the midfielder to be available by this point but, despite a return to training, De Bruyne remains on the sidelines.

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