Chaos at the Etihad, discussions around Arsenal’s use of ‘dark arts,’ and concerns over Rodri’s injury have overshadowed Kevin De Bruyne’s absence.
The Premier League legend is no stranger to injuries, having missed significant time during Manchester City’s fourth consecutive title-winning season. While De Bruyne has shown flashes of brilliance since his return at the beginning of 2024, he has not consistently performed at his peak.
This decline in his influence may be why there has been limited discussion about his latest injury setback. However, Pep Guardiola and City would prefer to have him on the pitch rather than sidelined, especially with Rodri facing a lengthy absence.
What Injury Does Kevin De Bruyne Have?
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De Bruyne was substituted at halftime during City’s Champions League opener against Inter last Wednesday due to a suspected thigh injury.
It remains unclear when exactly he picked up the injury, although he appeared to show signs of discomfort when he sprinted behind the defense and had a shot blocked by Yann Sommer just before halftime.
De Bruyne did not return for the second half and has since missed City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal and their 2-1 victory over Watford in the third round of the Carabao Cup.