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Manchester City Confirm Kevin De Bruyne Will Be Out For 'Around Three Months'

Manchester City Confirm Kevin De Bruyne Will Be Out For 'Around Three Months'

Huge blow for Pep Guardiola.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Kevin De Bruyne is expected to be out of action "for around three months".

The Belgium maestro sustained a 'serious knee injury' during training and the club have taken to social media to confirm the severity of his knock.

"We can confirm @DeBruyneKev has suffered a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) lesion in his right knee. No surgery is required, and the midfielder is expected to be out for around three months. Get well soon, KDB!"

No surgery is required which is positive news.

De Bruyne makes his first appearance of the new season as a sub. Image: PA
De Bruyne makes his first appearance of the new season as a sub. Image: PA

De Bruyne will miss Premier League games against Liverpool and Spurs, among others.

Though he could be back in Pep Guaridola's match-day squad when City play Manchester United on November 11th.

Get well soon, Kevin.

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Topics: Manchester City, Football News, Football, Kevin de Bruyne