De Bruyne was taken off at half time in City's goalless stalemate with Inter Milan in the Champions League with an apparent groin injury and has since missed the club's last two games against Arsenal and Watford.

Pep Guardiola said he hopes to have Kevin De Bruyne back after the October international break, with the midfielder sidelined due to an ongoing injury. The Belgian picked up a knock in City’s game against Inter Milan on 18 September and has missed the last three games as a result.

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is set to return from injury soon, according to manager Pep Guardiola. De Bruyne missed the recent Premier League match against Arsenal due to a groin problem sustained during a Champions League game.

Haaland suffered a bloody ankle after clashing with Dan Burn during City’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Newcastle on Saturday. Pep Guardiola started Rico Lewis in central midfield at St James’ Park after confirmation that Rodri will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced that midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is expected to return soon after suffering a suspected groin injury. De Bruyne missed the recent match against Arsenal.