Manchester City will be sweating over the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne going into Sunday’s clash against Arsenal. The Belgian was forced off during Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Inter Milan. De Bruyne remains a key figure for Pep Guardiola’s team, having played 90 minutes in all but one Premier League fixture for City so far this season. However, Guardiola faces the potential prospect of being without his influential captain against title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The 33-year-old missed 17 league matches through injury last term, raising concerns about his availability for Sunday.
Pep Guardiola said “He feels a little bit better today but we have not yet had training and we will see. He could be [involved].”
Guardiola also confirmed that Phil Foden, who came on for De Bruyne against Inter, is now able to play 90 minutes after a disrupted start to the season.
Pep Guardiola said “Every player needs a break. He played a good 45 minutes the last game. He was the best player in the league last season and can fight with the other midfield players. Unfortunately, the final decision he was not more calm, but his intensity and pressing and movements in small pockets, he is one of the best in the world. That’s why we are very pleased that he is back.”
