Kevin De Bruyne injury latest: Pep Guardiola issues new update on Man City star before Arsenal clash | OneFootball

Belgian’s participation in Premier League blockbuster had been thrown into doubt after midweek blow

Pep Guardiola has offered hope that Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne could play some part in Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Arsenal.

De Bruyne visibly struggled during the latter stages of the opening period against the Serie A winners and was replaced at the interval by Ilkay Gundogan.

Guardiola initially said that he was unaware of the severity of the problem when asked for an update after the Inter game, insisting the 33-year-old would be assessed on Thursday.

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Speaking at a press conference held before the blockbuster Arsenal game on Friday, the City boss revealed that De Bruyne could yet feature against the Gunners after two days off and with the reigning top-flight champions not due to return to training until Saturday.

Guardiola said of De Bruyne: “He feels a little better today... Tomorrow we train and we will see. He could be [involved].”

City are not believed to be battling any other new injury concerns aside from De Bruyne ahead of the visit of Arsenal, with versatile defender Nathan Ake still sidelined as a result of the thigh injury he suffered while away on international duty with the Netherlands earlier this month.

Guardiola also remains without Norwegian midfielder Oscar Bobb, who underwent surgery on a fractured leg in August and was said to be facing up to fourth months out of action.