September 20th 2024.
In Man City's last game, Kevin De Bruyne suffered an injury that left fans worried about his availability for their upcoming match against Arsenal on Sunday. Luckily, Pep Guardiola has given an update on De Bruyne's condition and it seems like there's a chance he could play.
The game between City and Arsenal is a highly anticipated one, with both teams vying for the top spot in the Premier League. Arsenal, however, have been dealing with some injury issues of their own, as their captain Martin Odegaard will be out for the next two months. Meanwhile, City received a scare earlier this week when De Bruyne had to be substituted at half-time during their Champions League match against Inter Milan.
Initially, it was reported that De Bruyne would miss the Arsenal game, but Guardiola has now stated that there is a possibility he could be fit in time. "He feels a bit better today, but not fully recovered yet. We'll see how he does in training tomorrow," the manager said during his pre-match press conference.
If De Bruyne is unable to play, Ilkay Gundogan will most likely take his place in the starting lineup. The German midfielder has already proven to be a reliable replacement for De Bruyne, having come on for him during the Inter game.
In other injury news, Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake will still be out of action due to long-term issues. However, City seems to be in a better position compared to Arsenal, as they have won all four of their league games so far and sit two points above their opponents in the table.
Guardiola also mentioned that City's extra day of rest and recovery could give them an advantage going into the match. "It's definitely an advantage for us, but I've been keeping track for the past eight years and we've often faced tough opponents with less recovery time. I have a long list to prove it!" he joked.
On the other hand, Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against Atalanta on Thursday night. This means they had less recovery time and also had to travel away from home for the game.
Despite the potential advantage for City, the match promises to be an exciting one as both teams have been performing well in the league. Fans can expect a highly competitive game with both sides aiming for the win.
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