De Bruyne, Manchester City’s star player, has suffered a hamstring injury during the cup final. The injury occurred during their Champions League win over Inter Milan earlier this month, and scans have revealed that he has a third-degree muscle tear.
Fortunately, the 31-year-old midfielder does not require surgery. However, this injury will prevent him from recovering in time to play in the charity Community Shield match against Arsenal.
According to reports, De Bruyne is expected to return to the field six days later in the season opener against newly promoted Burnley. It is worth noting that Burnley has Vincent Kompany, the former defender of Manchester City, who will not be able to play the role of a consultant either. Despite this setback, Pep Guardiola’s side is hopeful to have De Bruyne on the bench for their European Super Cup clash with Europa League champions Sevilla in Athens.
To ensure a full recovery, Manchester City has allowed De Bruyne to rest before beginning serious rehabilitation in the pre-season next month. Guardiola is believed to be taking him on a tour of the Far East with the team, allowing the players to continue building their fitness even when De Bruyne is unable to play.
As part of their pre-season program, Manchester City will have a match against Yokohama F. Marinos, a J-League club in which City Football Group holds a 20% stake, on July 22. They will also play against Bayern in Tokyo on July 26 and face Atletico Madrid in Seoul on July 30, which will be their last pre-season game.
In other transfer news, the Spanish coach hopes to have Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic join the team for an initial fee of 25 million pounds. This comes after Ilkay Gundogan, who spent seven years at Manchester City, left the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer to join Barcelona.
De Bruyne has been a key player for Manchester City for eight years and is contracted to the club until the summer of 2025. Last season, he made 48 appearances and was involved in 38 goals, scoring 10 goals and providing 28 assists.
How will De Bruyne’s hamstring injury affect Manchester City’s performance in the upcoming Community Shield match against Arsenal?
De Bruyne, Manchester City’s sensational star player, has unfortunately suffered a hamstring injury during the recent cup final. The injury occurred in their triumphant Champions League victory over Inter Milan earlier this month, and scans have revealed a third-degree muscle tear.
Thankfully, surgery will not be required for the 31-year-old midfielder. However, this setback will prevent his recovery in time for the charity Community Shield match against Arsenal.
According to reports, De Bruyne is expected to make his return to the field just six days later in the season opener against newly promoted Burnley. It’s worth noting that Burnley boasts Vincent Kompany, the former Manchester City defender, who sadly won’t be able to fulfill the role of consultant for this pivotal match. Despite this obstacle, Pep Guardiola’s squad remains hopeful that De Bruyne will be able to join the team on the bench for their clash against Europa League champions Sevilla in Athens for the European Super Cup.
To ensure a complete recovery, Manchester City has allowed De Bruyne to rest before beginning intense rehabilitation during the preseason next month. Guardiola is rumored to be taking him on a tour of the Far East with the team, allowing the players to continue building their fitness even while De Bruyne is sidelined.
As part of their preseason program, Manchester City is scheduled to face Yokohama F. Marinos, a J-League club in which City Football Group holds a 20% stake, on July 22. They will also compete against Bayern in Tokyo on July 26 and face Atletico Madrid in Seoul on July 30, marking their final preseason game.
In other transfer news, Guardiola is eager to bring Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic to Manchester City for an initial fee of £25 million. This move follows the departure of Ilkay Gundogan, who spent seven years at Manchester City, as he joined Barcelona on a free transfer.
De Bruyne has been a force to be reckoned with for Manchester City over the past eight years and remains contracted to the club until the summer of 2025. Last season, he made an astonishing 48 appearances and contributed to an impressive 38 goals, scoring 10 himself and providing 28 assists.
Kevin De Bruyne’s absence from the Charity Shield match is a blow, but the news of his expected return for the season opener is certainly encouraging. Hoping for a speedy recovery for the talented midfielder!