This is the big tile for Manchester City. Discreet this Wednesday evening during the street fight between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, KDB had to leave on injury following 65 minutes of play. At the time of writing these lines, it is difficult to say for how long the Devil will be on the side. But Pep Guardiola was not optimistic following the meeting, especially since he also lost Kyle Walker.
“We are in big trouble with injuries”did he declare. “The team played three days ago. To face Liverpool, travel and then play a fight like here, it’s difficult.”
Especially since the Citizens have the FA Cup semi-final to play once morest these same Reds this Saturday. “I don’t want to talk regarding our future schedule. Today we have to celebrate because it’s only the third time City have reached the Champions League semi-finals.”
According to the footage, KDB appears to be complaining of pain in his right calf following contact with Reinildo. This Thursday or Friday, more information should fall regarding the injury of the Red Devil. But his crestfallen expression and body language weren’t saying anything good. The player wiped his eyes several times and held his head with both hands for a long time. Quickly taken care of by the medical staff, he was treated throughout the end of the match before going to greet his supporters.
One thing is certain: Saturday’s game is heavily compromised. For several months, De Bruyne had been spared from injury. He had been particularly sparkling during the first round.
Between November and December, Pep Guardiola had rotated his squad a bit, including his playmaker. Objective: to reduce the risk of injury during pivotal periods like now. Unfortunately for the Belgian, his old demons reappeared. Hopefully not too long this time.