Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne to Miss UEFA Super Cup vs Sevilla Due to Injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne to Miss UEFA Super Cup vs Sevilla Due to Injury

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Kevin De Bruyne has been left out of Manchester City’s squad for the UEFA Super Cup game with Sevilla after the midfielder suffered another hamstring injury in the opening league game of the season. Maybe, but what happens in the first 15 minutes could also have come in the 50th, 65th or 70th.” Guardiola named a 22-man squad for the UEFA Super Cup game which takes place in Athens on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola has named a 22-man squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash with Sevilla in Athens. Manchester City Squad: Kyle Walker, Kalvin Phillips, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Mateo Kovacic, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Aymeric Laporte, Rodrigo, Stefan Ortega Moreno, Julian Alvarez, Sergio Gomez, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Ederson, Maximo Perrone, Scott Carson, Phil Foden, Oscar Bobb, Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis, James McAtee

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UCL 2024-25: Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola welcomes extra day to prepare for Juventus clash
2 weeks, 2 days ago

UCL 2024-25: Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola welcomes extra day to prepare for Juventus clash

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola welcomed having an extra day to prepare for its midweek Champions League game at Juventus and said it would give his stretched squad time to recover from Saturday’s league game against Crystal Palace. City was held 2-2 at Selhurst Park in the latest blow to its title chances, with Guardiola’s squad missing a number of …

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City LIVE score, Premier League 2024-25: Where to watch CRY v MCI; Kick-off at 8:30 PM IST
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City LIVE score, Premier League 2024-25: Where to watch CRY v MCI; Kick-off at 8:30 PM IST

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Premier League 2024-25 match being played at Selhurst Park. PREVIEW Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side was in dire need of breaking its seven-game winless streak after it beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the Premier League on Wednesday. Injury woes have been at the heart of …

Manchester City boss Guardiola still in the dark on De Bruyne contract situation
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Manchester City boss Guardiola still in the dark on De Bruyne contract situation

The Hindu  

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne’s future at the club is still uncertain with coach Pep Guardiola remaining coy on whether the Belgian will sign an extension to his expiring contract. The 33-year-old De Bruyne scored a goal and set up another as City won for the first time in eight games on Wednesday in a 3-0 Premier League victory …

Premier League 2024-25: Guardiola plays down rumours of rift with De Bruyne amid Man City’s winless run
3 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Guardiola plays down rumours of rift with De Bruyne amid Man City’s winless run

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne’s absence from the starting lineup in recent games was due to fitness issues and not “personal problems” with the Belgian midfielder. No, I don’t want Kevin to play?,” Guardiola said during a news conference ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. The playmaker, who has been with City since …

Manchester City manager Guardiola denies rift with De Bruyne
3 weeks ago

Manchester City manager Guardiola denies rift with De Bruyne

Deccan Chronicle  

Manchester: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied he has a “personal problem” with Kevin De Bruyne and insisted Tuesday the playmaker's absence from the team in recent weeks was down to his fitness issues. A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why De Bruyne has not been starting games amid the …

Guardiola denies rift with De Bruyne during Man City’s dramatic slump
3 weeks ago

Guardiola denies rift with De Bruyne during Man City’s dramatic slump

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied he has a “personal problem” with Kevin De Bruyne and insisted Tuesday the playmaker’s absence from the team in recent weeks was down to his fitness issues. A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why De Bruyne has not been starting games …

Champions League 2024-25: Leverkusen struggling to cope with injuries amid fixture pile-up, says Alonso
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions League 2024-25: Leverkusen struggling to cope with injuries amid fixture pile-up, says Alonso

The Hindu  

Bayer Leverkusen is dealing with several injury concerns ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League home game against RB Salzburg and manager Xabi Alonso stressed that he needs all his players to compete in a packed schedule. French striker Martin Terrier joined Leverkusen’s long injury list on Sunday when the 27-year-old fractured his right forearm minutes before its 5-2 win over Heidenheim. …

Man City hope for DOUBLE boost to ease the pressure ahead of a bumper week after Pep Guardiola warned his side were 'in trouble' with EIGHT first-team stars out injured
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man City hope for DOUBLE boost to ease the pressure ahead of a bumper week after Pep Guardiola warned his side were 'in trouble' with EIGHT first-team stars out injured

Daily Mail  

Manchester City are hoping for a double boost to ease a severe injury crisis that has left them with 11 fit senior outfield players. Manuel Akanji and Savinho both suffered problems before and during the Carabao Cup defeat by Tottenham– taking Pep Guardiola’s list of absentees to eight before a week that will see them travel 3,400 miles. The central …

Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker injury latest as Pep Guardiola issues Man City update
2 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker injury latest as Pep Guardiola issues Man City update

The Independent  

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Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne out of Belgium squad for October Nations League fixtures
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne out of Belgium squad for October Nations League fixtures

New York Times  

Kevin De Bruyne has been left out of Belgium’s squad for their October fixtures in the Nations League. The Manchester City playmaker has missed his side’s last three matches after sustaining a muscular injury in the first half of the 0-0 draw against Inter Milan in last month’s Champions League tie. De Bruyne has since missed City’s Premier League draws …

Revealed: Pep Guardiola is set to LEAVE Man City at the end of next season despite the club wanting him to stay... as he looks to re-shape his squad one last time after FA Cup final defeat
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Revealed: Pep Guardiola is set to LEAVE Man City at the end of next season despite the club wanting him to stay... as he looks to re-shape his squad one last time after FA Cup final defeat

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola is expected to call time on a spell of unprecedented dominance at Manchester City next summer. City will give Guardiola space to make a final decision on his future – and want the most successful boss in their history to extend his stay after 15 major trophies, including delivering a first Champions League. The news will act as …

Kevin De Bruyne provides timely reminder of his quality as Man City win over Crystal Palace builds pressure on title rivals
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin De Bruyne provides timely reminder of his quality as Man City win over Crystal Palace builds pressure on title rivals

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola still deciding on Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne returns
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola still deciding on Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne returns

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pep Guardiola is unsure about whether to restore …

Man City vs Newcastle United: Why is Kevin de Bruyne not playing the FA Cup quarterfinal?
9 months, 1 week ago

Man City vs Newcastle United: Why is Kevin de Bruyne not playing the FA Cup quarterfinal?

The Hindu  

Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and goalkeeper Ederson will miss Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final game against Newcastle United due to injuries, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. City are facing Newcastle for the fourth time this season, having beaten it twice in the league, but Eddie Howe’s side knocked City out of the League Cup in September. “This season and …

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne left out by Belgium for friendlies because of groin injury
9 months, 1 week ago

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne left out by Belgium for friendlies because of groin injury

Hindustan Times  

Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been left out of the Belgium squad for friendlies against Ireland and England so he's fit for Manchester City. Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne with manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted Tedesco is counting on a fully fit De Bruyne at the European Championship this summer. Since he returned in January, City manager Pep Guardiola …

Champions League: Pep Guardiola hails dazzling Kevin De Bruyne as Man City cruise in Copenhagen
10 months, 1 week ago

Champions League: Pep Guardiola hails dazzling Kevin De Bruyne as Man City cruise in Copenhagen

Firstpost  

Manchester City have now won 11 consecutive games in all competitions as they remain on course to repeat last season’s treble Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin De Bruyne’s form “extraordinary” after the Belgian was involved in all three goals as Manchester City beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 on Tuesday to close in on the Champions League quarter-finals. 10 - Kevin De Bruyne …

Kevin De Bruyne inspires Man City to 3-1 win at Copenhagen, takes giant step towards Champions League quarters
10 months, 1 week ago

Kevin De Bruyne inspires Man City to 3-1 win at Copenhagen, takes giant step towards Champions League quarters

Hindustan Times  

Kevin De Bruyne is so often Manchester City’s man for the big occasion. Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and FC Copenhagen's Norwegian forward Mohamed Elyounoussi vie for the ball By scoring one goal and having a hand in two others, the Belgium playmaker inspired City to a 3-1 win at FC Copenhagen in the first leg of the …

De Bruyne inspires Man City to 3-1 win at Copenhagen in Champions League’s round of 16
10 months, 1 week ago

De Bruyne inspires Man City to 3-1 win at Copenhagen in Champions League’s round of 16

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Kevin De Bruyne is so often Manchester City’s man for the big occasion. It’s an English-record nine straight wins in the Champions League for City stretching back to last season, and 10 victories in a row in all competitions over the past two months. “The biggest players appear in the biggest stages,” City manager Pep Guardiola said, …

Man with panoramic vision, Kevin de Bruyne is back with a bang and so are Manchester City's hopes
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Man with panoramic vision, Kevin de Bruyne is back with a bang and so are Manchester City's hopes

Hindustan Times  

Kevin de Bruyne was terribly missed at Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne applauds fans on the pitch after the FA Cup fourth round football match against Tottenham Hotspur In his absence, City's performance deteriorated and at one point they found themselves placed fourth on the points table. De Bruyne returned from injury in January and it's no coincidence that ever …

De Bruyne inspires Man City comeback in Premier League return to show he can swing title race
11 months, 1 week ago

De Bruyne inspires Man City comeback in Premier League return to show he can swing title race

Associated Press  

LONDON — It took Kevin De Bruyne less than five minutes to show why his return from injury could be so crucial for Manchester City in the second half of the Premier League season. I feel it in my lungs, especially with the cold.” Bobb’s goal handed Newcastle a fourth straight league loss and Eddie Howe’s team is now behind …

Man City goalkeeper Ederson forced off injured after nasty collision early in Newcastle game
11 months, 1 week ago

Man City goalkeeper Ederson forced off injured after nasty collision early in Newcastle game

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ederson sustained a serious-looking injury during the opening …

Guardiola pepped up by De Bruyne return
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Guardiola pepped up by De Bruyne return

China Daily  

Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior scores an own goal to give Liverpool the lead during an English FA Cup third-round match at Emirates Stadium, London, on Sunday. REUTERS MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola lauded Kevin De Bruyne as a "unique" talent after the Belgian playmaker's return to action in Manchester City's FA Cup rout of Huddersfield. "He played some really good minutes," …

Pep Guardiola warns that Kevin De Bruyne could break down again if Manchester City does not manage his minutes... as the midfield talisman prepares for return against Huddersfield
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola warns that Kevin De Bruyne could break down again if Manchester City does not manage his minutes... as the midfield talisman prepares for return against Huddersfield

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has warned that Kevin De Bruyne runs the risk of breaking down again if Manchester City do not sufficiently manage his minutes. De Bruyne’s five-month injury lay-off is coming to an end after hamstring surgery and the 32-year-old is set for a place in City’s squad for tomorrow’s FA Cup tie against Huddersfield Town ‘Of course it was …

Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City’s ‘massive’ win and reveals injury news on Stones, Haaland and De Bruyne
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City’s ‘massive’ win and reveals injury news on Stones, Haaland and De Bruyne

The Independent  

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MAN CITY PLAYER RATINGS: Phil Foden is the star of the show, Julian Alvarez takes chance with a brace... and Rodri shows why he is key to Man City's success as Pep Guardiola's side win FIFTH title of
1 year ago

MAN CITY PLAYER RATINGS: Phil Foden is the star of the show, Julian Alvarez takes chance with a brace... and Rodri shows why he is key to Man City's success as Pep Guardiola's side win FIFTH title of

Daily Mail  

Manchester City sealed the Club World Cup in emphatic fashion, routing Brazilian side Fluminense for four. Julian Alvarez hit a brace, Phil Foden scored and a Nino own goal secured Pep Guardiola's side a fifth title in the calendar year. Manchester City ran riot in Jeddah to ease aside Fluminense and win the FIFA Club World Cup Your browser does …

Man City basks in warmth in Saudi Arabia with De Bruyne back training at Club World Cup
1 year ago

Man City basks in warmth in Saudi Arabia with De Bruyne back training at Club World Cup

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Manchester City left behind a chilling run of English Premier League results to find some midwinter sun in Saudi Arabia and the warm glow of Kevin De Bruyne back in training on Monday. The Belgium playmaker took part in light training on the field in Jeddah where on Tuesday the European champion makes its Club World …

Guardiola backs Man City prodigy Palmer to shine in De Bruyne’s absence
1 year, 4 months ago

Guardiola backs Man City prodigy Palmer to shine in De Bruyne’s absence

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City rising star Cole Palmer can fill the void left by Kevin De Bruyne’s long-term injury absence. Palmer put City ahead with a superb strike in its Community Shield defeat against Arsenal, then netted the equaliser in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final win against Sevilla. Read | No complacency for Man City after Super Cup win, …

VIDEO: Guardiola eyes full house of Manchester City trophies after Super Cup success
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Guardiola eyes full house of Manchester City trophies after Super Cup success

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola is targeting a “full circle” of trophies as Manchester City boss after winning the club’s first UEFA Super Cup with a victory on penalties over Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens. Should City win the Club World Cup in December, it would complete Guardiola’s honours list since arriving in England, which already includes five Premier League titles, …

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola sets sights on Club World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola sets sights on Club World Cup

The Independent  

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Kevin De Bruyne faces four months out with injury, Pep Guardiola hits out at schedule
1 year, 4 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne faces four months out with injury, Pep Guardiola hits out at schedule

Firstpost  

Kevin de Bruyne had suffered a similar injury in the Champions League final just over two months ago Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said a brutal schedule was not allowing players to rest “mentally or physically” after revealing Kevin De Bruyne could miss the rest of the year with a hamstring injury. The 32-year-old had suffered a similar injury in …

Man City playmaker De Bruyne sidelined for ‘three or four months’, confirms Guardiola
1 year, 4 months ago

Man City playmaker De Bruyne sidelined for ‘three or four months’, confirms Guardiola

The Hindu  

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be sidelined potentially for up to four months because of a recurrence of his hamstring injury, a huge blow to the team’s ambitions of retaining the Premier League and Champions League. “I have to say, the injury for Kevin is a sore blow for us, so he’s a big loss,” Guardiola said at …

Man City playmaker De Bruyne out for ‘three or four months’ with hamstring injury, says Guardiola
1 year, 4 months ago

Man City playmaker De Bruyne out for ‘three or four months’ with hamstring injury, says Guardiola

Associated Press  

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be sidelined potentially for up to four months because of a recurrence of his hamstring injury, a huge blow to the team’s ambitions of retaining the Premier League and Champions League. “I have to say, the injury for Kevin is a sore blow for us, so he’s a big loss,” Guardiola said at …

VIDEO: Kevin De Bruyne ruled out with long-term injury, says Man City manager Guardiola
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Kevin De Bruyne ruled out with long-term injury, says Man City manager Guardiola

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday confirmed that his star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be out for a few months after he suffered an injury on the opening weekend of the Premier League. The Belgian midfielder was a doubtful starter for City going into the new season, following an injury he suffered during the UEFA Champions League final …

De Bruyne again goes off injured in Champions League final but Man City finds a way without him
1 year, 6 months ago

De Bruyne again goes off injured in Champions League final but Man City finds a way without him

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Kevin De Bruyne’s Champions League final came to an early end — again. Man City beat Inter Milan 1-0 while De Bruyne watched from the bench after going off injured in the 36th minute when the game was goalless. And it certainly didn’t stop De Bruyne running off the bench again onto the field when the final whistle …

Pep Guardiola and Kevin De Bruyne: Winning Champions League is Man City’s dream
1 year, 6 months ago

Pep Guardiola and Kevin De Bruyne: Winning Champions League is Man City’s dream

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pep Guardiola and Kevin De Bruyne admit winning …

De Bruyne v Casemiro and Haaland v Varane – The key FA Cup final battles
1 year, 6 months ago

De Bruyne v Casemiro and Haaland v Varane – The key FA Cup final battles

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pep Guardiola v Erik ten Hag City manager Guardiola has again underlined …

Guardiola has injury fears ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup final
1 year, 6 months ago

Guardiola has injury fears ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup final

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Ruben Dias face a fight to be fit for treble-chasing Manchester City’s FA Cup final clash with Manchester United on Saturday. Belgium midfielder De Bruyne, England winger Grealish and Portugal defender Ruben Dias missed City’s 1-0 defeat at Brentford through injury on Sunday. The Premier League champion, which faces Inter …

Pep Guardiola Has Injury Fears Ahead of Manchester City's FA Cup Final Clash
1 year, 6 months ago

Pep Guardiola Has Injury Fears Ahead of Manchester City's FA Cup Final Clash

News 18  

Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Ruben Dias face a fight to be fit for treble-chasing Manchester City’s FA Cup final clash with Manchester United on Saturday. Belgium midfielder De Bruyne, England winger Grealish and Portugal defender Ruben Dias missed City’s 1-0 defeat at Brentford through injury on Sunday. The Premier League champions, who face Inter …

Manchester City ‘exhausted’ ahead of FA Cup semifinal, says Guardiola
1 year, 8 months ago

Manchester City ‘exhausted’ ahead of FA Cup semifinal, says Guardiola

The Hindu  

Manchester City players are exhausted ahead of their FA Cup semifinal against Sheffield United at Wembley this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said, after his side knocked Bayern Munich out of the Champions League on Wednesday. City’s 1-1 draw with Bayern in its quarterfinal second leg secured a 4-1 win on aggregate that assured it a semifinal spot in Europe’s elite …

Man United draws 2-2 with Sevilla; Varane, Martinez injured
1 year, 8 months ago

Man United draws 2-2 with Sevilla; Varane, Martinez injured

China Daily  

Marcos Acuna of Sevilla and Gonzalo Montiel of Sevilla carry off Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United after an injury during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester United and Sevilla FC at Old Trafford in Manchester, United Kingdom on April 13, 2023. "It's as we said at halftime: with one goal we get back in the tie …

Pep Guardiola hits out at English football chiefs over Man City's schedule with 'big brains' quip
2 years ago

Pep Guardiola hits out at English football chiefs over Man City's schedule with 'big brains' quip

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola took aim at the authorities after Erling Haaland scored on his return to action for Manchester City. City face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Thursday night and Guardiola bemoaned the short turnaround from the World Cup final to domestic football's return. Pep Guardiola is not happy with the 'big brains of football' about the return …

Guardiola says Man City's hectic schedule taking toll on squad
2 years, 8 months ago

Guardiola says Man City's hectic schedule taking toll on squad

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said its intense fixture schedule is taking a heavy toll and that his squad were administered "71 treatments" between its games against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool last week. City's last four games included home and away Champions League matches against Atletico as well as Premier League and FA Cup fixtures against Liverpool, all in the …

Kevin de Bruyne on Atletico Madrid’s tactics: ‘It’s the first time I’ve seen a 5-5-0’
2 years, 8 months ago

Kevin de Bruyne on Atletico Madrid’s tactics: ‘It’s the first time I’ve seen a 5-5-0’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne has said …

UEFA Champions League: De Bruyne gives Manchester City 1-0 lead for Atletico Madrid trip
2 years, 8 months ago

UEFA Champions League: De Bruyne gives Manchester City 1-0 lead for Atletico Madrid trip

The Hindu  

Manchester City has a slender lead from the first leg of its Champions League quarter-final after Kevin De Bruyne's 70th minute goal earned them a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. Atletico's rare breaks served as a reminder to City that it had to keep some discipline, although when the Spaniards did fashion an opening, …

De Bruyne nearly back to his best - Guardiola
2 years, 11 months ago

De Bruyne nearly back to his best - Guardiola

The Hindu  

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is getting back to his best after struggling to recover from injuries and COVID-19 earlier in the season, manager Pep Guardiola said. De Bruyne suffered a double facial fracture in last season’s Champions League final and then hurt his ankle at Euro 2020. He returned a positive COVID-19 test after Belgium’s World Cup qualifier …

Pep Guardiola hails return of 'phenomenal' Kevin De Bruyne
3 years ago

Pep Guardiola hails return of 'phenomenal' Kevin De Bruyne

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was proud of his "brilliant" players after they thrashed Leeds United 7-0 in the Premier League on Tuesday and the Spaniard was particularly delighted with Kevin De Bruyne's return to form. City lost this fixture last season and also drew away to Leeds and Guardiola, a big fan of his opposite number Marcelo …

City’s defensive frailties exposed by RB Leipzig while petulant Kyle Walker riles Pep Guardiola
3 years ago

City’s defensive frailties exposed by RB Leipzig while petulant Kyle Walker riles Pep Guardiola

The Telegraph  

By James Ducker Pep Guardiola has told Kevin De Bruyne he faces a battle to win back his place at Manchester City. De Bruyne is due to start against RB Leipzig in City’s Champions League dead rubber in Germany tonight as he bids to build his fitness back up. De Bruyne has yet to hit his best form this season …

Manchester City to decide on Grealish for Villa trip, De Bruyne yet to train
3 years ago

Manchester City to decide on Grealish for Villa trip, De Bruyne yet to train

The Hindu  

Manchester City will take a late call on whether to include forward Jack Grealish in the squad for Wednesday's trip to his former team Aston Villa while playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has yet to train after having COVID-19, manager Pep Guardiola said. With Belgian De Bruyne expected to miss the Premier League match at Villa, second-placed City might have to …

Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games
3 years, 2 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne back with Belgium for Nations League games

Hindustan Times  

A healthy Kevin De Bruyne was named to Belgium's team on Friday for the Nations League semifinal match against France next week. Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne: File photo The Manchester City midfielder missed recent World Cup qualifiers due to injury, but Belgium coach Roberto Martinez included him on his roster. Belgium plays France in the northern Italian city of Turin …

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