Injured since the start of the season, Kevin De Bruyne could make his return during the Club World Cup.
Manchester City is going through a delicate period. Beaten and dominated as rarely by Aston Villa Wednesday evening, the Cityzens are in fourth place in the Premier League and remain in four matches without success in the league (three draws, one defeat). Pep Guardiola’s men will, however, have the opportunity to regain confidence and perfect their 2023 year a little more during the Club World Cup, which begins this Friday. Automatically qualified for the semi-finals, the Skyblues will only play on December 19 against the winner of the duel between Club Leon (Mexico) and Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan).
De Bruyne back?
This competition could also mark the return of Kevin De Bruyne. Victim of a muscle tear on the first day of the championship, the Belgian international has only played two small matches this season, and his return could well make life easier for Erling Haaland and his teammates. If we are to believe the information revealed by the Belgian press this Thursday, the Cityzens playmaker appears in the list of players selected by Guardiola for the Club World Cup, which City will play for the first time in its history.
