Friday, against Burnley, Manchester City did more than the job by winning with style (0-3). Thanks to an already formidable Erling Haaland, author of a double, the Skyblues send a message to their competitors. Despite a meeting controlled from start to finish, Pep Guardiola’s men can regret one thing: the injury of Kevin de Bruyne.
Physically fragile, the Belgian has been known for his talent, but also for his physical problems for several years. Facing Burnley, the playmaker was injured in the 23rd minute, hit in the hamstring of the right thigh. The tile. “He unfortunately got injured again, in the same place, as in the Champions League final, and he will be out for a while”, said Pep Guardiola, not very optimistic. Terrible news for the Cityzens who could therefore be deprived of their master to play, from August.