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Manchester City got unpleasant news ahead of Arsenal. Kevin de Bruyne experiencing fitness problems after strengthening the Belgian national team.
De Bruyne started as a starter the Belgian national team against England in the UEFA Nations League match at Wembley Stadium, Sunday (11/10/2020) evening WIB. However, the 29-year-old midfielder was unable to complete the match.
In the match that ended in defeat for Belgium, De Bruyne was already pulled out in the 73rd minute. He was replaced by Yari Verschaeren.
Troubled by his condition, De Bruyne withdrew from the Belgian national team and returned to City. He will not appear when Belgium face Iceland in the UEFA Nations League continued, Thursday (15/10/2020) in the morning WIB.
“Kevin de Bruyne is back at his club. He is not fit enough to play against Iceland,” read a statement from the Belgian Football Federation on its social media accounts.
Meanwhile, the Belgian national team coach Roberto Martinez reduces the possibility of injury to De Bruyne after the match against England. He stated that De Bruyne was pulled out as a precaution.
“I would not say it was an injury,” said Martinez as reported Guardian.
“It’s too early to say, there’s a feeling that he’s not okay. It’s more of a precaution that we have to avoid (something), he’s not 100%.”
De Bruyne’s condition should make Man City worried. Because, The Citizens awaited match against Arsenal in the Premier League continued, Saturday (17/10/2020) evening WIB.
Kevin De Bruyne always started in three of City’s games in the Premier League this season. He has so far scored one goal and one assist.
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