Out on injury against Burnley on Friday, Kevin De Bruyne should have surgery and could no longer play in 2023.
A double ofErling Haalanda victory (3-0) on the lawn of Burnley and an overall controlled match, Manchester City started its 2023-2024 season quite similar to how it finished 2022-2023. The Cityzens have started their season well and will have the opportunity to win a fourth trophy in 2023 this Wednesday during the European Super Cup against Sevilla.
The tile for Manchester City and the Red Devils: De Bruyne probably operated and out several months https://t.co/vuUSknIqoA
– DH Sports + (@ladh) August 15, 2023
De Bruyne operated?
But in this blue sky, the cloud Kevin De Bruyne could give Pep Guardiola a few headaches. The Belgian international ended last season with an injury in the Champions League final won against Inter Milan. This Saturday, the Skyblues playmaker had to leave his teammates after just 22 minutes of play due to new hamstring pain.
PEP 💬 (On De Bruyne) It’s a serious injury, we have to decide on surgery but he will be out for a few months. pic.twitter.com/aH7PFzqGXq
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 15, 2023
But this could well impact the 32-year-old’s season as well as that of his team. According to information from the Belgian media The last hour, KDB will have to go through the operation box and will be away from the field at least until the end of 2023. However, there is no concern about his presence at Euro 2024 next summer. “It’s a serious injury. We have to choose if he has surgery but he will be out for several words.”said Pep Guardiola at a press conference on Tuesday.