Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has indicated that star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is expected to make his return to action in January. Guardiola’s comments come after de Bruyne himself suggested a January comeback from his current injury.
Guardiola’s Insight on De Bruyne’s Recovery
Guardiola acknowledged that the recovery process for the Belgian international must be thorough, considering de Bruyne is no longer at the youthful age of 21. The City boss emphasized the importance of a well-managed rehabilitation period and cautioned that it would be unrealistic to expect de Bruyne to immediately return to peak form after just a week of recovery.
Kevin de Bruyne’s Player Profile
- Club: Manchester City
- Position: Midfielder
- Nationality: Belgium
- League: Premier League
Guardiola’s remarks were relayed by journalist Joe Bray, who shared the update on de Bruyne’s status via his Twitter handle, @_joebray. The Manchester City manager’s statement sets a clear timeline for the anticipated return of one of the team’s key players, as they continue their campaign in the Premier League.