Injured in the first Premier League match, Kevin De Bruyne could have hamstring surgery and miss Manchester City’s first half of the season!
If Erling Haaland restarted the machine with a double at the start of the Premier League season against Burnley (0-3), last Friday, the Manchester City striker lost his main provider of balls. Kevin De Bruyne was injured early in the game and gave way in the 23rd minute to Mateo Kovacic.
We learn this Tuesday that the essential midfielder of the Cityzens should have hamstring surgery, which would cause him to miss several months of competition. Belgian media newblad specifies that the decision has not been made but that the doctors advise the operation. Huge blow for Pep Guardiola!
Visibly diminished, the 32-year-old has not started the preparation meetings for the English and European champions in Japan and South Korea (including the last two against Bayern and Atlético de Madrid). Before entering the hour mark during the Community Shield against Arsenal, at Wembley, 10 days ago.