"Man City Ace Kevin De Bruyne Shares Touching Birthday Greeting with Wife Michele Lacroix Amidst Steady Progress in Injury Comeback"

In the same week that Manchester City shared the positive development of including the Belgian midfielder in their squad for the upcoming Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia later this month, Kevin De Bruyne took a moment to celebrate his wife's birthday on social media.

On Instagram, De Bruyne expressed his birthday wishes, saying, "Happy birthday to my beautiful wife. Let’s continue our fun journey with our 3 amazing children and get many more experiences in our life together."

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De Bruyne has been sidelined from City's lineup since the opening day of the season at Turf Moor due to a recurring hamstring issue that initially surfaced during last season's Champions League final. Despite City's recent turbulent performances, indicating a potential absence of the control and order De Bruyne usually brings with his experience and passing range, his return appears imminent. However, Pep Guardiola is cautious not to hasten the Belgian's comeback.

Unfortunately, De Bruyne will miss the opportunity to partake in the unique atmosphere of Kenilworth Road as his City teammates face Luton Town on Sunday. Luton Town, a team that has challenged both Liverpool and Arsenal this season, will be a noteworthy miss for the Belgian midfielder.