Kevin De Bruyne has been tipped to end up playing alongside Rodri in the Manchester City team.
'He's back' - Man City fans sent wild by Kevin De Bruyne decision vs Sheffield United
30.12.2023 - 15:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City supporters are over the moon to see Kevin De Bruyne return to their matchday squad after his manager Pep Guardiola recalled the fit-again Belgium captain against Sheffield United. City resume their Premier League campaign against rock-bottom opponents at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.
De Bruyne picked up a hamstring injury on the opening day against Premier League newcomers Burnley and has been missing for nearly five months. It was initially claimed De Bruyne would return in January after stepping up his recovery in recent weeks, but Guardiola has sprung a surprise with his latest selection.
The 32-year-old has been named on the substitutes bench against the Blades this afternoon. Needless to say, the decision has got supporters bubbling on social media.
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City are without John Stones (ankle), Jeremy Doku (muscular) and Erling Haaland (foot) this afternoon. Here are a selection of comments about De Bruyne's inclusion on X (formerly Twitter) ...
During his pre-match press conference, Guardiola reckoned City would yet again be without long-term absentee, De Bruyne, along with Doku and Haaland. England defender Stones picked up an ankle problem against his former club Everton at Goodison Park to join them in the treatment room.
City have been without Haaland since before their Club World Cup triumph in Saudi Arabia and Belgium captain, De Bruyne, limped off in the Premier League curtain raiser against Burnley coming up five months ago. Both made the trip to Saudi Arabia this month and trained despite not playing in the Gulf state.
Josko Gvardiol replaces Stones in defence
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