Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed that midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is set to undergo surgery for his hamstring injury, leading to an anticipated absence from the team for the next three to four months of the ongoing season. The 32-year-old player was forced to leave the pitch after just 23 minutes during City's recent victory against Burnley at Turf Moor last Friday.
De Bruyne had previously faced a similar setback during the Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan back in June. Guardiola emphasized the severity of the injury, expressing his concern over the situation.
Having missed all of Manchester City's pre-season matches, De Bruyne made a return as a substitute during the Community Shield encounter with Arsenal, where City suffered a defeat. Guardiola elaborated that a decision regarding the necessity of surgery is pending, with the injury being a recurrence of his previous hamstring issue. The verdict on whether surgery is required is expected to be made in the upcoming days, potentially sidelining De Bruyne for a considerable period of three to four months.
In the previous season, De Bruyne played a pivotal role for the team, contributing with 10 goals and an impressive 31 assists, aiding Manchester City in clinching triumphs in the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup.
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