The Manchester City midfielder, who recently returned from a prolonged injury spell, surprisingly finds himself excluded from the Belgium squad set to face Ireland and England in upcoming friendlies. The omission comes as a concern, particularly given his recent comeback for the Premier League champions. Manager Tedesco provided insight into the decision, citing a new groin issue as the reason behind the exclusion.
Addressing the media post-squad announcement, Tedesco expressed uncertainty regarding any link to the midfielder’s previous hamstring injury. He highlighted ongoing groin discomfort observed in recent matches, leading to a collective decision to prioritize De Bruyne’s well-being. Emphasizing the need to balance player welfare with team interests, Tedesco stressed the importance of allowing De Bruyne adequate recovery time with Manchester City, aiming to ensure his fitness for the upcoming Euros. The coach underlined the responsibility to safeguard players, particularly when they face challenges in training or playing.
The timing of De Bruyne’s absence raises concerns for Manchester City, facing critical fixtures in the FA Cup quarter-finals against Newcastle and a Premier League encounter with title contenders Arsenal. Having already endured a significant portion of the season sidelined due to injury, Guardiola seeks to have his influential midfielder fit for the crucial upcoming matches.
While the severity of De Bruyne’s current ailment remains uncertain, there’s a possibility he might miss the clash against Newcastle United. Subsequently, he’s expected to utilize the international break for recovery before resuming Premier League action.
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne
This season he played in total 3 times for 148 minutes for FA Cup.
Kevin De Bruyne didn’t score any goal for Manchester City. He procured 5 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester City drew 1-1 against Liverpool.
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Manchester City will play the next match in FA Cup against Newcastle United on Saturday 16th of March in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.